ICE detains roofing crew in St. Paul
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detained an entire roofing crew working in St. Paul’s North End neighborhood on Thursday morning, witnesses and immigrant-advocacy groups said. Advocacy organizations and state Rep. Athena Hollins condemned the action and organized a 5:30 p.m. vigil at Marydale Park while FOX 9 has sought confirmation from DHS/ICE.
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🔍 Key Facts
- ICE agents reportedly arrived in unmarked vans and detained the entire crew around 8:30 a.m. Thursday in St. Paul's North End, according to the Immigrant Defense Network and Comunidades Organizando el Poder y la Acción Latina.
- State Rep. Athena Hollins issued a public statement saying the detained men were working and not criminals; advocacy groups announced a vigil at Marydale Park at 5:30 p.m.
- FOX 9 has contacted the Department of Homeland Security/ICE for confirmation; the report comes days after federal officials described a multi-day immigration-fraud operation in the Twin Cities.
📍 Contextual Background
- Essential federal functions generally continue during a shutdown, including border protection, law enforcement, air traffic control and power grid maintenance.