EPISODE · Jul 9, 2025 · 10 MIN
Longtime Central Valley Resident Makes Difficult Decision To Voluntarily Leave U.S.
from KQED's The California Report · host KQED
The Trump administration continues immigration enforcement efforts across California. There's growing concern among the state's immigrant population about possible deportation. Many are not showing up to work. Some are even fearful of leaving the house at all. But one Central Valley resident made the difficult decision to leave the country on her own. Guest: Patricia Vázquez Topete U.S. Senator Alex Padilla is introducing a bill to require federal immigration officers to display ID. Reporter: Nina Thorsen, KQED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Trump administration continues immigration enforcement efforts across California. There's growing concern among the state's immigrant population about possible deportation. Many are not showing up to work. Some are even fearful of leaving the house at all. But one Central Valley resident made the difficult decision to leave the country on her own. Guest: Patricia Vázquez Topete U.S. Senator Alex Padilla is introducing a bill to require federal immigration officers to display ID. Reporter: Nina Thorsen, KQED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Longtime Central Valley Resident Makes Difficult Decision To Voluntarily Leave U.S.
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