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Bakery Owner's Trial Highlights Immigration Policy Fallout

5/17/2025

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Leonardo Baez, a devoted father of seven and proud owner of Abby’s Bakery in Los Fresnos, Texas, stands trial for allegedly hiring undocumented workers. His cherished bakery, a symbol of his dreams, now hangs in the balance due to President Trump's stringent immigration policies. The once-unified Latino community, which largely backed Trump, now grapples with the painful consequences of his crackdown.

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Leonardo Baez, a devoted father of seven and proud owner of Abby’s Bakery in Los Fresnos, Texas, stands trial for allegedly hiring undocumented workers. His cherished bakery, a symbol of his dreams, now hangs in the balance due to President Trump's stringent immigration policies. The once-unified Latino community, which largely backed Trump, now grapples with the painful consequences of his crackdown.