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Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Rumors about ICE raids stoke fear amid deportations
(NewsNation) — Mass deportations were one of President Donald Trump's main campaign promises — and now, some people are using them to spread misinformation and rumors about Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids. ICE agents arrested hundreds of undocumented immigrants during Trump's first week in office. Two metropolitan police departments in Georgia, Forest Park and Clayton County, went on Facebook to clarify that they are not partnering with ICE. What is the minimum income to file this year's tax return? 'We're here to dispel that rumor and clearly state that we have NOT engaged in any activity with ICE by any means; nor have we been notified that they're conducting business within city limits,' Forest Park's statement said. 'Furthermore, we are not targeting our Hispanic citizens or those who commute throughout the City of Forest Park.' In Durham, North Carolina, last week, a supermarket had to write a statement saying that any claims of raids at their stores are just a 'harmful prank.' These claims, Super Compare Foods wrote, were the result of people seen near their stores in uniforms and vehicles made to look like the ones used by border agents. 'What's most concerning is that these actions were carried out with clear malicious intent, aimed at spreading fear and misinformation in a time when our community is already in a fragile and sensitive climate,' the statement said. Super Compare Foods filed a report with Durham Police, and the supermarket says it will pursue legal action against the individuals responsible. On Sunday alone, ICE reported 956 arrests. That number follows the arrest of roughly 1,300 people by Thursday, according to numbers put out by 'border czar' Tom Homan. Arrests made in the first three days of Trump's second term represent about 1.1% of total arrests made by ICE in FY 2024. The number of arrests has gone from 310 a day to about 433 — and that number is expected to grow. Raids were reported in Chicago, Illinois; Denver, Colorado; Austin, Texas; New Jersey; Los Angeles, California; San Antonio, Texas; Miami, Florida; Detroit, Michigan; Omaha, Nebraska; Phoenix, Arizona and Atlanta, Georgia. Officials in 'sanctuary cities' such as Chicago have vowed to protect immigrant communities from mass deportations. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said on X that police were not involved in ICE enforcement activity in the city. 'My team and I are in close communication with city officials including the CPD,' he said. 'It is imperative that all Chicagoans know their constitutional rights and share the Know Your Rights guidance with their neighbors and community.' List: All of Trump's executive orders on the economy Officials warn that scammers are posing as ICE officials and demanding money from people. To avoid them, officials say to avoid making payments over the phone or email and to remember that agents do not request financial information or money to dismiss an investigation or arrest warrant. People can report suspected ICE fraud to the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General at 1-800-323-8603. NewsNation digital producer Anna Kutz contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-01-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
‘Malicious' hoax leads to rumors of ICE immigration raid at Durham grocery store
An apparent prank ICE raid targeted a Durham grocery store last week, raising fears among shoppers that an immigration sweep was taking place. Rumors flew on social media about an Immigration Customs and Enforcement raid at the Super Compare Foods store on Avondale Drive after people dressed in uniforms using a vehicle that looked like a border patrol pickup were seen in the parking lot. In social media posts on Friday, Super Compare Foods said the vehicle and people were associated with a 2021 parody called Thot Patrol. But store management called it a harmful 'prank' that was 'deeply irresponsible and has caused unnecessary fear in our community.' 'What's most concerning is these actions were carried out with clear malicious intent, aimed at spreading fear and misinformation in a time when our community is already in a fragile and sensitive climate,' Super Compare Foods said in a statement Friday. 'Fear, especially in such uncertain times, can spread like wildfire, and we are committed to standing against those who seek to exploit these vulnerabilities.' Super Compare Foods said it's addressed the incident by filing a report with Durham Police. Store management said it will pursue legal action against the individuals responsible. 'Our priority remains providing a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment for our customers and community,' Super Compare Foods said in its statement. 'We deeply regret any distress this incident may have caused and appreciate your trust in us.' Durham Police told ABC11, The News & Observer's news partner, that Super Compare Foods management reported the incident on Thursday, along with rumors being posted online about potential ICE raids of their store. 'The truck involved is not an ICE vehicle,' Durham Police told ABC11. 'We do not have any additional information available at this time.' The hoax comes as President Donald Trump acts on his campaign promise to carry out 'the largest deportation operation in history.' ICE has conducted raids across the country over the past week and begun deporting people on military flights. The Trump Administration rescinded guidance which had kept immigration raids from occurring at 'sensitive' locations such as schools, universities, churches and weddings. In response, UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor Lee Roberts told faculty on Friday the university will 'follow the law' and 'comply with any requests from law enforcement' regarding students whom ICE agents may seek, The N&O previously reported. The fear of deportation is higher at stores such as Super Compare Foods, which posted its message about the hoax in Spanish and English. 'It's sad people would try and take advantage of the situation and the fear within the community right now, and these kinds of antics only embolden people to create more panic in the public.,' Rosie De Leon, a Durham resident and Super Compare Foods customer, told ABC11.
