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In San Antonio’s immigrant community, the fear of ICE weighs on every move
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Texas Tribune, Alejandro Santos Cid , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A 39-year-old migrant, Jossman, has shared his story.
In San Antonio 's immigrant community, a sense of fear prevails due to the presence of ICE. This anxiety affects the daily lives of undocumented migrants. A 39-year-old migrant, Jossman, has shared his story.
Originally from Venezuela, he comes from a family of traveling circus performers. Jossman has worked as a clown, magician, and lion tamer, among other roles. He funded his journey to the US by performing in circuses and eventually settled in San Antonio, where he worked in construction.
Further details about Jossman's story and the experiences of other migrants in San Antonio are available from the source.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 13, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In San Antonio's immigrant community, a sense of fear prevails due to the presence of ICE. This anxiety affects the daily lives of undocumented migrants. A 39-year-old migrant, Jossman, has shared…
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