With the fear of being deported, especially after the signing of a draconian state law on immigration and with the images of the disastrous evacuation during the last hurricane still fresh, hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants in Texas weathered the torrential rain and wind of Hurricane Harvey by staying in their homes or with friends and family members. Authorities are trying to alleviate immigrants’ fears by clarifying that no federal agents will be present at centers offering food and shelter. Rubén Tapia has the stories of survivors of the tragedy as well as volunteers. This report is part of the series, “Speaking of Race.”
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