'You barely see people out': How immigration raids are reshaping daily life in Puerto Rico's Dominican enclave
NPRSaturday, June 7, 2025 at 10:00:00 AM
Puerto Rico’s Dominican community is living in fear after a wave of immigration raids began earlier this year. Streets that used to buzz with activity are now eerily quiet—parents are keeping kids home from school, workers are skipping jobs, and even routine doctor visits feel too risky. The raids have turned a once-vibrant neighborhood into a ghost town, with residents too scared to step outside.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about policy—it’s about real people whose lives have been upended overnight. When families are afraid to seek healthcare or education, it doesn’t just hurt them; it strains entire communities. The story highlights the human cost of aggressive immigration tactics, especially in places where mixed-status families are the norm. For Puerto Rico, where Dominicans have long been part of the social fabric, the raids are tearing at that fabric in ways that could take years to mend.
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