Dozens of workers at a roofing company in Bellingham, Washington, were detained in a raid by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). A U.S. citizen, whose brother and cousins were taken, described the agents arriving in tactical gear with guns drawn. The workers were taken to a detention facility in Tacoma as part of a criminal investigation into the employment of individuals without proper authorization. The owner of the company denies any knowledge of unauthorized workers and says he follows all hiring regulations.
The Trump administration’s deportation effort now includes families and children without criminal backgrounds, causing fear and uncertainty in communities. The worker whose family members were detained called the raid “scary” and said the agents were aggressive and used helicopters and drones during the operation. Many families are devastated by the impact of the arrests, leading to calls for support at a rally in solidarity.
The worker is considering returning to Mexico due to the fear and uncertainty caused by the raid. He expressed sadness for his brother and the other detainees, as well as the impact on their families. The community is facing the consequences of the aggressive immigration enforcement policies, with families being torn apart and individuals living in constant fear. The worker’s story reflects the emotional toll and hardship experienced by those affected by the immigration raid.
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