The article recounts a recent ICE raid that took place in a quiet neighborhood, capturing the shock and fear experienced by residents witnessing armed officers detain neighbors. The author expresses concerns about the Trump administration's anti-immigrant policies, emphasizing the destruction of sanctuary concepts, which previously offered some level of safety to immigrants. With drastic actions like sending undocumented individuals to Guantanamo Bay and threatening to invade safe spaces like schools and churches, the new immigration climate fosters uncertainty and fear within the community.
The quiet bamboo forest and familiar walkways in the background prickled the hairs on my arm when I watched Ingebretsen's cell phone video later that day on TV news.
People would disappear into unmarked vans, be taken to unidentified locations, detention centers or prison camps.
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