Juan Ibarra

Juan Ibarra is a 32-year-old U.S. citizen born to Mexican parents, who operates a fruit and vegetable outlet in Los Angeles’ fresh produce market. Recently, his business has suffered significantly due to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids, which have instilled fear in his customers, resulting in drastic declines in sales and forcing him to throw away spoiled produce. Ibarra's plight reflects the broader economic impact of immigration enforcement on small businesses in California, where many workers and entrepreneurs are immigrants.