A roofing company in Bellingham, Washington, was raided by ICE agents, resulting in the detention of three family members and dozens of co-workers, many of whom were undocumented immigrants. The workers were taken to a processing facility in Tacoma as part of an investigation into the unlawful employment of individuals without legal work authorization. The owner of the company stated that he followed all hiring regulations and had no reason to believe any of his employees were unauthorized to work in the U.S.
The Trump administration has expanded its mass deportation efforts to include families and individuals without criminal backgrounds, leading to widespread fear and uncertainty among immigrant communities. One worker whose brother and cousins were detained described the raid as “scary,” with agents in tactical gear and masks carrying rifles. The man’s brother had crossed into the U.S. to escape a drug cartel.
The raids have resulted in families being torn apart and communities devastated, with many expressing sadness and outrage over the situation. Dozens of people held a rally in support of the detained workers, emphasizing the importance of keeping families together and recognizing the contributions of immigrants to their communities.
The worker, despite being a U.S. citizen, is considering returning to Mexico due to the fear and anxiety caused by the immigration enforcement actions. He described the constant vigilance and paranoia experienced by many in immigrant communities, highlighting the damaging impact of such raids on families and individuals.
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