ICE Raids in Pasadena: Locals and Activists Protest Immigration Enforcement

Protests Erupt After ICE Raids

• 📣 Nearly 1,000 people gathered in Pasadena to protest and pray following a day of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids.
• 📍 Agents conducted raids in unmarked cars at several locations, including a bus stop, leading to fear among undocumented immigrants.

Detentions and Community Reaction

• 🚌 Six day laborers were reportedly taken into federal custody while waiting at a bus stop for a ride to a construction site.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Relatives expressed fear for the safety of those detained, with one uncle arrested for simply trying to make a living.
• 🗣️ Residents voiced outrage, stating that the raids are disruptive and frightening to the community.

Concerns Over Federal Agent Conduct

• 🚗 Federal agents arrived in unmarked vehicles to make arrests, causing distress and fear.
• ⚠️ In one instance, a person believed to be a federal agent was seen pointing a weapon at someone attempting to photograph their license plate.
• 📉 A local business manager reported losing customers due to people being scared to go out, impacting their business for 35 years.