Undocumented workers brace for ICE raids, mass deportation under Trump
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Why does Tom Homan view ICE workplace raids as necessary?
Homan believes raids are necessary because most victims of sex trafficking and forced labor trafficking are found at work sites.
What was the scale of the ICE raids in Morton, Mississippi in 2019?
In 2019, ICE arrested 680 people working at chicken processing plants in Morton, Mississippi, which was unprecedented in scale for the community.
How did the 2019 ICE raids impact the community in Morton, Mississippi?
The raids caused widespread fear and suffering, with families torn apart and children left without parents at home. The Latino community, which supported the chicken plant, was devastated.
What message would undocumented workers like Patty and Elisa convey to ICE agents?
They would tell ICE agents that their lives have been ruined, with dreams of buying homes and starting businesses shattered by the raids.
What role did Tom Homan play during Trump's first term, and what is his stance on the current administration's border policies?
Homan was acting director of ICE during Trump's first term and is eager to return as border czar, expressing frustration with the current administration's border policies.
What were the immediate repercussions of the 2019 ICE raids on the children and families in Mississippi?
The raids occurred on the first day of school, leaving over a thousand children uncertain if anyone would be home to receive them, causing significant emotional distress.
Why do companies continue to hire undocumented workers despite the risk of ICE raids?
Companies hire undocumented workers because they need people willing to do the labor-intensive jobs that others avoid, and these workers are easily controlled and work hard to support their families.
How has the community in Morton, Mississippi prepared for potential future ICE raids?
The community has organized to create 'raid packets' with essential information, established networks for transportation and child care, and conducted dry runs of mass raid scenarios to be better prepared.
What broader impacts do ICE raids have on local communities?
ICE raids negatively impact local businesses, construction, agriculture, manufacturing, and food processing sectors, as well as the cultural richness of communities like small-town Mississippi.
- Trump plans to resume workplace raids targeting undocumented workers.
- Tom Homan, Trump's incoming border czar, views these raids as necessary.
- The 2019 ICE raid in Morton, Mississippi, left the community in fear and suffering.
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