Virus adds to constant fear of life as undocumented immigrant COVID19
LOS ANGELES - James can't afford to quarantine: he lost his job as a waiter in a Los Angeles restaurant and is two weeks away from running out of money for rent and food.
Life as an undocumented immigrant is always anxiety-inducing, especially since Donald Trump became president having campaigned on a promise to crack down on illegal immigration. "COVID-19 is an additional stress for the community," Gallegos said. "It's a community that doesn't trust the government."Many immigrants' chief concern is the new "public charge" rule, which allows health issues to be considered when granting visas or permanent residency.
But uncertainty over the law means fear persists, especially as "the Trump administration keeps on changing" its policies on handling immigrants, said Gallegos. The US has pledged $100 billion in social aid for workers directly hit by the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. "When we were notified that our jobs were gone, we were given a link to apply for government aid," said James.Although California is a "sanctuary state" for immigrants, half of the 15 staff at his Japanese restaurant have no papers and remain concerned.
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