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Street vendors: How ICE raids are disrupting bustling marketplaces

Photo of the vendors on Olvera Street.
As you walk down Olvera Street there are a variety of vibrant vendors. (Photo by ERIKA DRISCOLL)

The micro-businesses operated by street vendors are a lifeline for their families and their communities. They contribute to the local economy and help keep other businesses afloat. Many L.A. street vendors are undocumented -- and recent immigration raids have made their job a risky occupation.