ICE agents recently raided a roofing company in Bellingham, Washington, detaining dozens of workers and family members in a search for unlawful employment of undocumented immigrants. The agents arrived at the company with guns drawn, and workers fled to nearby wooded areas. The owner of the company claimed to follow all hiring regulations and said he was unaware of any unauthorized workers. The Trump administration’s deportation policy has shifted to include families and children, not just those with criminal backgrounds. One worker, whose brother and cousins were detained, described the raid as scary and traumatic, with officers in tactical gear and helicopters overhead. The brother had crossed the border to the U.S. three years ago to escape violence in Mexico. Families of the detainees expressed sadness and support for those affected by the raid at a rally. The worker, even though he is a U.S. citizen, is considering returning to Mexico due to the fear and uncertainty of living in the U.S. amidst ICE raids and deportations. The raid has caused distress and upheaval in the local community, with many families worried about loved ones being targeted by immigration enforcement.
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