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‘I am fearful’: Immigrants at East Village church voice angst and anger over ICE raids, and whether they’re next to be targeted

By Dean Moses Posted on February 6, 2025

Inside the snow-dusted St. Mark’s Church-in-the-Bowery Thursday morning, people from all walks of life shared their anger and angst over ICE raids that President Donald Trump unleashed since the start of his second presidency last month.

The East Village house of worship served as a shield and a pulpit for members of a community and their supporters — including healthcare professionals, religious leaders, elected officials and advocates — who are genuinely concerned of the federal government targeting immigrants in their neighborhoods and tearing them away from their families.  

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‘I am fearful’: Immigrants at East Village church voice angst and anger over ICE raids, and whether they’re next to be targeted

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