Living in fear in a place you call home

A young man from Kern County, where the sheriff and elected leaders are against sanctuary policies toward immigrants, shares what a “safe haven” would mean to his family. It’s the difference between being afraid to ride a bicycle around the neighborhood and living with opportunities and freedoms. “I feel happy for my two little brothers because they will never have to fear going outside. That’s because they were born here.” Read more at South Kern Sol.

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