Kenson Raymond
ON THE RECORD · 8 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“I speak out because it's this injustice that's being done. But I could be walking down the street right now, and ICE decided to stop me because they may feel like I'm an illegal immigrant or criminal,”
Kenson Raymond · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-28
Raymond said he speaks out against injustice but fears being stopped by ICE while walking down the street.
“I had lawful status, just like a lot of these folks currently right now had lawful status -- that has been ripped away from them,”
Kenson Raymond · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-28
Raymond said he once had lawful status, just like many whose status has now been ripped away.
“Because the loved one is still in the U.S., there's a fear that even if they speak out while they're in their home country, my loved ones can still be affected.”
Kenson Raymond · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-28
Raymond described fear that loved ones still in the U.S. could be affected if people speak out.
“What don't break us will make us stronger, and we are trying to unite together, stand strong in the midst of the fear, in the midst of this chaotic that's going on right now,”
Kenson Raymond · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-28
Raymond urged unity and strength amid fear and chaos from ICE operations.
“To let the people know that they're not alone.”
Kenson Raymond · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-28
Raymond said the community wants people to know they are not alone.
“The biggest thing is why, you know. Daddy goes to work. Daddy never came home. Where's Daddy? Why did he take Daddy? Mom doesn't have an answer for that,”
Kenson Raymond · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-28
Raymond described children asking why a parent who went to work never came home after ICE detention.
“This is my country. This is my people. So I have no reason not to fight,”
Kenson Raymond · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-28
Raymond explained his motivation to fight for his country and people.
“The thing is, no one is safe,”
Kenson Raymond · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-28
Raymond said no one is safe amid ICE enforcement in the community.