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Anxiety and fear in a tiny town

Immigrant communities across California have been rattled by news of increased raids and detainments by the Trump administration. In Arvin, an agricultural town near Bakersfield, the fear is particularly intense. Locals there say everyday life is all about hiding in plain sight. Karen Foshay reports.

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KCRW placeholderBy Karen Foshay • Apr 18, 2017 • 7m Listen

Immigrant communities across California have been rattled by news of increased raids and detainments by the Trump administration. In Arvin, an agricultural town near Bakersfield, the fear is particularly intense. Locals there say everyday life is all about hiding in plain sight. Karen Foshay reports.

Photo: Arvin, California (Karen Foshay)

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