In Gilbert, Arizona, a man speaks out after his father’s recent ICE arrest outside their family home. Alonzo Zavala Barajas, 23, was devastated to see his father, who is undocumented, taken away by ICE agents despite having only a civil offense on his record. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security reported over 20,000 similar arrests in the first month of President Trump’s administration. Immigration attorney Emilia Banuelos is providing counsel to Arizona families in similar situations, reminding them of their rights and urging them to have a plan in place. Banuelos advises individuals under arrest to cooperate but also to remain silent and ask for a lawyer. Barajas, who never thought they would have to use their family plan, is now advocating for more awareness and support for families facing similar situations. In a time of increased immigration enforcement, it’s important for families to be prepared and know their rights.
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