As immigration enforcement tightens under the Trump administration, there are a growing number of undocumented Asian immigrants caught in legal limbo — unable to adjust their legal status, return home, or speak openly about their lives.

Anxiety spreads across immigrant groups driving some communities into hiding. Fatty Ding Square in Monterey Park has long been a landing spot for migrants from China. These days, the square is much quieter with few people risking coming out in public.

For those suffering from silicosis (mostly immigrants from Latin and Central America) — a deadly disease experienced by cutting, sanding, drilling artificial stone which can cause the inhalation of silica dust leading to the scarring of lungs — the health challenges often come hand-in-hand with a high level of emotional stress.

Dozens of homeless families face evictions due to a controversial city policy that limits family shelter stays to 90 days.


A photo series on aging in the Black community.