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Francisco Chavo Romero
Southern California community activist with Unión del Barrio who organizes neighborhood patrols and a hotline to monitor and document ICE activity.
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Oct 24, 2025
• 12min
The neighborhood patrol
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Francisco Chavo Romero, a Southern California community activist with Unión del Barrio, discusses the rise of neighborhood patrols aimed at monitoring ICE activities. He explains the grassroots tools that have replaced traditional apps for tracking, driven by his Chicano heritage and commitment to protecting undocumented neighbors. Francisco shares insights into ICE's tactics, the impact of their raids, and how his organization conducts lawful observations while preparing for militarized operations. He also addresses the risks of criminalization and the importance of community solidarity.
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