"Vivimos en Jaula de Oro": The Impact of State-Level Legislation on Immigrant Latino Families. Issue 4 (2nd October 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ayón, Cecilia
• Is Part Of: Journal of immigrant & refugee studies. Volume 16:Issue 4(2018)
• Page Start: 351
• Page End: 371
• Publication Date: 2018-10-02
• Subjects: Latino families -- immigrant families -- state-level legislation -- restrictive policies -- qualitative research; Immigrants -- United States -- Social conditions -- Periodicals; Refugees -- United States -- Social conditions -- Periodicals; Social work with immigrants -- United States -- Periodicals; 362.8753097305
• DOI: 10.1080/15562948.2017.1306151
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1556-2948

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This study sought to learn from Latino immigrant parents which and how state-level immigration policies impact their families. Fifty-four Latino immigrant parents participated in interviews. Constructivist grounded theory methods were used to complete the analysis. Results indicate that fear of detainment, deportation, and family separation affects participants emotionally and behaviorally. Participants experience exploitive practices in the workplace and through traffic infractions. Social support networks are constantly changing and weakened when families relocate in search of immigrant friendly communities. Simultaneously, parents develop strategies to protect their families against stringent immigration enforcement. Implications for practice, policy, and research are discussed.