California's Latino voters voice rising fears over immigration

By the numbers: 75% of Latino registered voters in California say President Trump is unfairly targeting everyday undocumented immigrants who are not violent, according to recent polling of 1,200 people by the Latino Community Foundation.

• 49% are in favor of deporting only undocumented people with a proven criminal record or a warrant for their arrest, while 37% say they don't favor any large-scale deportation policy.
• 75% support recently passed legislation that blocks immigration officials from wearing masks during raids and requires they display official identification.
• Furthermore, 68% say the Trump administration has not been effective in addressing inflation and cost of living.

What they're saying: "People are afraid. They're not coming to work, to school," Susana Rojas, executive director of the Calle 24 Latino Cultural District, told Axios.

• "We need a very strong stance" from local government officials against federal immigration activity, as well as investments to ensure "we can freely do the work and not worry about running out of money when we need it most," Rojas added.

Between the lines: November's special election could give Democrats a chance at taking back the House majority in 2026.

What we're watching: 46% of Latino voters say they plan to vote in favor of Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposal to establish five new temporary districts favoring Democrats, compared to 20% who say they oppose, the survey found.

• Meanwhile, 66% say they're worried about the possibility of federal officials monitoring voting centers and polling places during the election.