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Immigration rights groups say federal agents were in Woodburn yesterday, for what could be the largest federal immigration raid in Oregon so far this year. Officials detained what some described as “car-loads” of people. OregonLive reports that ICE had tracked 29 detentions but calls were still trickling in as people realized their loved ones didn’t come home from work.
Woodburn School District Superintendent Juan Larios said he was concerned by the activity displayed by ICE in the area.
“We understand this has created a sense of fear and uncertainty for some of our students, families, and staff,” Larios wrote in a letter to staff members and families.
Larios affirmed that ICE officials would not be allowed beyond the front office of the schools in the district.
“I’m just hoping that most of our families stay together,” Teacher Mali Moreno told our news partner KGW. “This is home for us. It’s heartbreaking.”
“I’m praying for those parents that are trying to get out there and do their jobs to be able to feed their families and pay their rent,” Moreno continued.
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