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In the wake of raids, support rises for Idaho families

By Staff ,

Published January 26, 2026 at 2:07 PM MST

Five of the event organizers are standing together for a photo.

In the wake of immigration raids, here and around the country, many families lost their main breadwinner and are struggling to stay afloat.

In response, four nonprofits came together to create the Idaho Familias Assistance Fund, to support families who have been affected. Mónica Esquivel joined Idaho Matters to talk more.

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Mónica Esquivel

I am currently a junior at Boise State University majoring in Communication with Minors in Spanish and Mexican American Studies. I have also earned my certificate in American Sign Language (ASL). I am fortunate to have taken several educational and inspirational communication and media writing courses while at Boise State. I have been able to witness the power of communication at its best, and the dire consequences of a lack thereof. I seek to exist in a space where I am part of the flow of information, catalyst for positive change and a facilitator for inclusivity and respectful discourse.

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