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Claim Text: Fear in the undocumented community is so palpable that many warn each other in group texts using the code word “hielo,” which means “ice” in Spanish, the acronym for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, said Alonso Ramirez, a pastor at Mision Bautista Hispana in Comfort, Texas, 18 miles east of Kerrville.
Simplified Text: Many warn each other in group texts using the code word hielo which means ice in Spanish.
Confidence Score: 0.900
Claim Maker: Alonso Ramirez
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "person": "Alonso Ramirez", "location": "Comfort, Texas" }
Subject Tags: Fear Immigration
UUID: a11679b6-2a7f-4012-a338-499da5c13620
Vector Index: ✗ No vector
Created: February 15, 2026 at 6:10 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated: February 15, 2026 at 6:10 PM (6 months ago)

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Undocumented Immigrants Fear Aid After Texas Floods

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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/11/us/politics/undocumented-immigrants-aid-texas-floods.html?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_nn_20250811&instance_id=160309&nl=the-morning&regi_id=122976029&segment_id=203666&user_id=b25c5730c89e0c73f75709d8f1254337

Undocumented immigrants in Texas are hesitant to seek aid after deadly floods due to fear of immigration crackdowns. A 14-year-old boy's injury highlights the difficult choices families face. The article explores the challenges and fears within the undocumented community.

Immigration Texas Floods Undocumented Immigrants Disaster Relief Humanitarian Crisis Kerr County

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