Immigration And Customs Enforcement

The service, hospitality, food, agriculture and construction industries are sounding the alarm on the impact mass deportations of undocumented people could have on Idaho's economy.

As immigration enforcement expands nationwide, Native families say increased ICE activity is creating fear in their communities, even among U.S. citizens and tribal members.

The American Civil Liberties Union and three Idaho citizens are suing ICE, the FBI, the Canyon county Sheriff and the Caldwell Police department. The lawsuit accuses the agencies of conspiring against Idahoans because of the color of their skin. Last October, around 200 agents descended upon a family event in Wilder. The FBI initially reported it was serving a warrant, involving five individuals, at a horse track. About 400 people were detained for several hours, many of whom were U.S. citizens, including children.

The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Canyon County Sheriff and Caldwell and Nampa Police departments.

Agents with Immigration and Customs Enforcement took a parent into custody Friday morning after he dropped off his child, according to the school’s owner and another child’s parent.

“A good citizen asks hard questions; but they’re not a nihilist who believes there’s no solution possible.”

Idahoans joined nationwide protests Sunday condemning the shocking killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on Saturday by immigration enforcement agents.

Senate Democrats say they are unwilling to fund the Department of Homeland Security without major reforms, raising the likelihood of a partial government shutdown at the end of this week.

In the wake of immigration raids, here and around the country, many families lost their main breadwinner and are struggling to stay afloat. In response, four non-profits came together to create the Idaho Familias Assistance Fund to support families who have been affected. A benefit concert to support the fund was organized by local bands to raise awareness and help ease the financial burden.

Democratic leaders in Minneapolis and D.C. say there appears to be no justification for the use of force in Wednesday's fatal ICE shooting and are calling for a thorough investigation of the incident.