Immigration Rights Advocates Warn That Surging ICE Raids Aim to Keep Voters From Polls

In response to surging immigration operations across California in the final weeks before the midterm elections, community leaders and elected officials said the heightened raids are meant to keep voters from the polls.  They encouraged Angelenos to be vigilant and exercise their right to vote and to vote before Nov. 3.  Angelica Salas, executive director of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA), recommended that eligible voters mail in their ballots early or use an official drop box. Those who want to vote in person can opt to visit an early voting center. Taking advantage of these early options avoids…