It Could Happen Here

Protest, Immigration Enforcement, and the Unhoused Community

Jul 9, 2025
Theo Henderson, host of We The Unhoused, brings insight into the struggles of the unhoused community in LA, especially amid protests. He discusses how police aggression heightens vulnerabilities for those without homes. Henderson highlights the intersection of immigration enforcement and homelessness, revealing how undocumented individuals are often cut off from critical support due to fear of repercussions. He calls for compassionate approaches and systemic change to combat stigmas and injustices faced by these marginalized groups.
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Protests Harm Unhoused Sleep

  • Protests often disrupt sleep and safety for unhoused people living near protest sites.
  • Noise from helicopters, sirens, and police creates continual distress and exhaustion for them.
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Undocumented & Unhoused Intersection

  • Many undocumented people end up unhoused while working low-wage jobs and face overlapping oppression.
  • Anti-undocumented narratives often overshadow the urgent struggles unhoused people face, limiting protest and support.
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Fear Limits Shelter Use

  • ICE raids on shelters cause undocumented unhoused people to avoid critical services out of fear.
  • Mutual aid groups work to create safe spaces and protections against immigration enforcement, despite threats and infiltration.
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