Citizens and immigrants are sharing their stories about the effects of federal immigration enforcement. A nationwide effort is underway to document the impacts of the crackdown. People who have experienced detention or force by immigration agents are speaking out. Some are choosing to remain anonymous, while others are sharing their experiences publicly.

The goal of these public discussions is to gather information about the real-life effects of immigration enforcement. Further details about the hearings and the stories being shared are available.

Advocates are behind the effort to collect and share these stories, which are part of a larger conversation about immigration.