A roofing company in Bellingham, Washington, was raided by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), with masked agents in tactical gear detaining three family members and dozens of co-workers. The raid resulted in over three dozen employees being arrested and taken to a processing facility in Tacoma. The owner of the company, Mark Kuske, claimed he followed all hiring rules and regulations and had no reason to believe any of his employees were unauthorized to work in the U.S.
The worker, a U.S. citizen, described the chaotic scene of the raid where his brother and cousins were apprehended. He mentioned his brother had crossed the border three years ago to escape a drug cartel. The unexpected operation was described as “scary” by the worker, with law enforcement officers wearing tactical gear and carrying long rifles. The agent had photographs and information about the arrestees and addressed them by name, which was distressing for the worker.
Following the raid, many people held a rally to show support for those arrested, claiming that it was wrong to tear families apart and remove contributing members of the community. The worker expressed fear and concern for his safety, even considering returning to Mexico despite being a U.S. citizen. Overall, the raid left families devastated and communities in distress due to the aggressive tactics and perceived injustice of the situation.
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