“A ghost city”: Chelsea community sheltered by fear of operatives

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“A ghost city”: Chelsea community sheltered by fear of operatives

Fear has taken hold of the inhabitants of the city of Chelsea, Massachusetts who live in the shadow of fear behind recent immigration policies and operatives orchestrated by the federal government. “We’re very afraid to leave,” says Roxana, an immigrant from El Salvador. This mother is afraid, like many in the community, to be targeted by federal agents. “What we’re most concerned about is a migration status here,” adds Roxana. Gladys Vega, dire…