Why do Latinos work for ICE?
Summary
Since President Trump returned to power, over 60 people have died in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), including Latino immigrants. Many Latinos work for ICE and support some immigration restrictions, partly due to historical, economic, and social reasons within their communities.Key Facts
- More than 60 people have died in ICE custody since President Trump’s return.
- Many Latino immigrants feel targeted by ICE enforcement.
- A significant number of ICE agents and border patrol officers are Latino.
- Historically, some Latino leaders have supported immigration restrictions like Operation Wetback in the 1950s.
- Latino communities have shown mixed opinions on immigration policies, sometimes supporting strict measures.
- Economic concerns, such as protection of labor and wages, influenced some Latinos to support immigration enforcement.
- Over time, Latino political attitudes toward immigration have shifted due to civil rights and ethnic identity movements.
- Polls showed nearly half of Latinos once considered supporting California’s Proposition 187, which limited immigrants’ access to social services.
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