Across Santa Clara County, a new phenomenon is happening: immigrants are choosing to self-deport. It’s something immigration attorney Richard Hobbs has never seen in his 35-year career. There’s only been two people so far who have contacted his office to inform him of their decision — but Hobbs said other attorneys have told him people are opting to deport themselves in light of the current political climate. “They don’t want to live in fear,” Hobbs told San José Spotlight. “People ask, ‘Am I safe?’ People are not going to the store to get the food they need.” It’s not clear…
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