June 6, 2026
Overcoming Fear in the Community
Persistence paid off for Caitlin and her partner in the field. After a no-answer at Victor’s door, Caitlin spotted signs of life from across the street and circled back. Victor opened up and confessed that fear of ICE had kept him from answering initially. After Caitlin reassured him, Victor shared his anxieties as a non-citizen living in fear for his community. Though he cannot vote himself this midterm cycle, he committed to mobilizing his adult children to vote on behalf of their family and community.
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Family, ICE, Immigration, Trump
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