In Florida, an exodus of people fleeing rising anti-immigrant sentiment

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Nearly a year ago, Florida passed one of the toughest immigration laws in the country. It's caused an exodus in some communities. Those who stayed behind say it's made life terrifying.

Manuel Vazquez, owner of Coya's artisan ice cream, poses for a photo as he carries a tray of ice pops in the kitchen of his shop in Fort Myers, Florida, U.S., February 26, 2024.

Vasquez, who owns an ice cream parlor, says most of his customers are immigrants, and many of them panicked when this law was passed. Misinformation about the border and immigration has indeed become a centerpiece in this election year. Immigrants being presented as a threat by politicians at all levels makes for dramatic headlines almost every day.

Not everyone in Fort Myers is anti-immigrant, she clarifies. But she says the racism has intensified here."I feel like.... something has been awakened." She says."A monster that was asleep."

 

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