False rumors of sweep keep immigrant community on edge in California

“Rumors of immigration sweeps and deportations happening across the East Bay kept illegal residents away from work, school, markets and even doctor’s appointments Tuesday.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said no enforcement operations were held in the Bay Area this week, a spokeswoman said.

The frenzy of false information, fueled by talk shows on Spanish-language radio and television news, hit the Hispanic community a week before a nationwide boycott to protest renewed talks on a failed immigration reform bill.”

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