In the wake of raids, support rises for Idaho families

By Staff ,

Published January 26, 2026 at 2:07 PM MST

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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

Hey there! Thank you for following my work, supporting my colleagues, and being curious to learn about our team. I first came to Boise State Public Radio in May 2024 through my internship with Voces. I didn’t have any journalism experience or a background in audio other than what I had dabbled with in the past, but I had a variety of particularly useful skills and I was a quick study. It was devastating when my term came to an end later that summer because it really felt like a match made in heaven, but that’s how I knew my time was well spent.

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In the wake of raids, support rises for Idaho families

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