A worker at a roofing company in Bellingham, Washington, described a recent raid by ICE agents in which his brother and two cousins were detained. The ICE agents arrived at the property with guns drawn, leading to the apprehension of more than three dozen employees. The owner of the company denied any knowledge of his workers being in the U.S. without proper authorization. The raid was part of a larger investigation into the employment of immigrants without legal work authorization. The Trump administration’s immigration policies have shifted to include families and children without criminal backgrounds in deportation efforts, resulting in the separation of families and community devastation. The worker expressed fear and concern for his family members who were detained, stating that the incident has made him consider returning to Mexico. A relative of another detainee expressed sadness over the destruction of families as a result of the raid. Despite the rally held in support of the detained workers, many in the community feel that the raid has caused significant harm and trauma. The worker, even though he is a U.S. citizen, feels unsafe and fearful in his own home, considering the ongoing threat of immigration enforcement actions.
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