VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-11-06
“They’re taking our neighbors. They’re taking our friends. They’re they’re taking our workers, and they’re taking our family members. This is an attack against our community.”
Benny Melendez · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-06
Melendez described ICE raids as an attack on his community after two cousins and up to 15 workers were deported.
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