DC Delivery Drivers Adapt as Immigration Enforcement Intensifies

The Trump administration's recent increase in federal law enforcement presence in Washington, DC has significantly impacted the city's food delivery workforce, which includes many Venezuelan migrants. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers now accompanying local police has created a climate where delivery drivers report feeling unsafe while waiting for orders. Some workers have switched from mopeds to bicycles to avoid potential traffic stops, while others have relocated to neighboring states or left the industry entirely.