37 trabajadores son detenidos en redada de ICE el mircoles en Mt. Baker Roofing

Bellingham, WALocal News

In a significant immigration enforcement action, 37 workers were detained by ICE agents at Mt. Baker Roofing in Bellingham, Washington, on April 2, 2025. Eyewitness Tomás Fuerte recounted the raid, noting that agents arrived with weapons drawn and detained individuals based on a prepared list. ICE spokesperson David Yost indicated that the operation was part of a broader investigation into illegal employment practices involving undocumented workers. The company, Mt.

Baker Roofing, stated it was fully cooperating with authorities, expressing a commitment to fair treatment of employees while emphasizing the detrimental effects such raids have on small businesses and community welfare. Family members of the detained workers expressed anguish, with one mother lamenting the lack of information about her son's whereabouts. Many of those arrested had long histories with the company and had contributed to the local economy. This incident reflects the ongoing tensions surrounding immigration policy and its implications for labor rights and community dynamics. As the story unfolds, it raises critical questions about the balance between law enforcement and the treatment of vulnerable populations.

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