And J was still staying inside – the federal agents had already taken his wife, and he couldn’t risk being taken, too. Immigration agents aren’t just targeting blue cities; they are coming to small towns, too, where some felt the relative quiet of their lives wouldn’t be impacted by Donald Trump’s plan for mass deportations. Residents are still trying to get answers and transparency from their local officials and police, who they believe were friendly with immigration agents. View image in fullscreen An Ecuadorian market targeted by immigration agents is back open again, with a sign on the door telling people to ring the bell before entering. His wife was taken by federal agents while driving near their home in St Croix county in February.

Source: The Guardian April 05, 2026 15:31 UTC