In a quiet Southwest Side neighborhood of San Antonio, doors are opening to more than just friendly chats.

 

A group called the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) is walking the streets, handing out flyers that explain people's rights when dealing with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.

 

This comes right after some tense ICE arrests over the Labor Day weekend in 2025, where Guatemalan kids were picked up and almost sent away before a judge stopped it.

 

The flyers tell folks things like how ICE can't just barge in without a warrant and what to say if questioned. But not everyone is cheering this effort, it's splitting the community like a cracked sidewalk.

 

Picture this: PSL members like Ilse Martinez and Nicholas knock on doors every other Wednesday, sharing info to help working families feel safe.

 

"We're building a community that wants to prevent ICE from being able to take our community members," Nicholas told reporters. They even stop at local shops, making sure people know their rights.

 

For some residents, like Linda and her family, this is a big help. "They're not hardened criminals, they're good hard workers," Linda said about immigrants in the area.

 

She thinks the flyers show the right way to handle tough situations, especially when families worry about sudden raids that could tear them apart.

 

But across the street, opinions flip. Jenna, another neighbor, sees it differently. "I'm very happy with ICE in our neighborhood," she shared.

 

She and her friend Lorraine feel the group is messing with law enforcement. "You shouldn't be doing that; this is law enforcement," Jenna added.

 

Lorraine went further, saying the country needs cleaning up from people taking advantage. They worry that spreading these flyers politicizes safety and might encourage folks to break rules.

 

The PSL says they're just educating, but critics argue it stirs up trouble in a place where people want peace and order.

 

This isn't just about paper flyers, it's tapping into bigger feelings. San Antonio has seen more ICE actions lately, with reports of detentions surging and space running low at holding spots.

 

Advocates say knowing your rights protects everyone, from long-time residents to newcomers building lives.

 

Yet others believe strong enforcement keeps neighborhoods secure, and outside groups shouldn't interfere. The divide shows up in everyday talks: one side sees empowerment, the other sees disruption.

 

At the heart of it all is a key question: Should community groups go door-to-door to teach about ICE rights during active operations, or does that cross a line by challenging law enforcement's role in keeping things safe?

 

As PSL plans to keep knocking, the Southwest Side stays split. Will this lead to more unity or deeper rifts?

 

Families here, like in many spots across Texas, are watching closely, hoping for answers that respect everyone's side.