SCOOP: ICE Raids Are Coming to the Beltway
Trump’s executive order fuels immigration crackdown in the nation’s capital.
WASHINGTON — The nation’s capital is on high alert as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) prepares to conduct targeted raids on Tuesday and Wednesday in the District of Columbia, focusing on undocumented workers in the restaurant and gig economy sectors. These actions are part of President Donald Trump's recent executive order aimed at intensifying immigration enforcement in the District
Targeted Sectors and Tactics
ICE agents plan to initiate operations after breakfast hours and before dinner time, specifically targeting:
Restaurant workers, with a particular focus on employees at Subway franchises.
Delivery workers using scooters, especially those working for DoorDash.
Agents are expected to enter establishments under the pretext of conducting I-9 employment eligibility verification checks. Simultaneously, other agents will be positioned at the rear exits to apprehend individuals attempting to flee.
Community Response and Concerns
The impending raids have sparked fear and anxiet…