Navigating Fear and Hope: Immigrant Lives in Flux

This chapter explores the challenges faced by immigrant populations in Fort Myers and Nebraska amid new immigration laws and shifting political climates. It highlights the underground support systems like raiteros that help families cope with fear, alongside the local labor shortages in industries like agriculture and meatpacking. Through personal stories and community insights, the narrative reflects on the aspirations and emotional toll affecting immigrants and their families, emphasizing the longing for a better future amidst uncertainty.