"On the morning of September 4, dozens of masked federal agents raided a snack bar factory in the small town of Cato, New York. They claimed there was a "violent felon" in the plant, but proceeded to siphon off and hold anyone who looked Latinx. At least 69 workers were initially detained, with 57 still in custody or deported, though some say that could be an undercount."
"There are multiple reports of aggression - knees on necks, blows to heads - used during the raid. The workers were mostly from Central America, especially Guatemala. Some had lived in the region for decades. Many are parents. Even those who presented valid working permits were taken. Sources tell Truthout that around a dozen workers have been deported while others linger in detention facilities across the U.S. The raid in Cato has garnered national attention and shaken the immigrant community of central New York."
Dozens of masked federal agents raided a snack bar factory in Cato, New York on September 4, detaining at least 69 workers and leaving 57 still in custody or deported. Agents targeted people who appeared Latinx and used reported aggression including knees on necks and blows to heads. Workers were mostly from Central America, especially Guatemala, and included long-time residents and parents; some workers with valid work permits were detained. Around a dozen workers have been deported while others remain in detention across the U.S. Communities held rallies, raised legal funds, prepared families, and sought state laws to restrict local police collaboration with federal immigration authorities.
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