Federal agents were deployed in northwest Washington, D.C., and arrested two people near a bilingual childcare center, prompting administrators to notify parents. Parents and residents reported heightened fear of immigration raids, which escalated after Donald Trump sent national guard troops and federal agents to the city. Undocumented residents and caregivers are avoiding parts of the city where federal agents patrol and restricting visitors' movements. The second Trump administration's mass firings of government workers, takeover of the city police force, and increased immigration enforcement have left many residents feeling unsafe and uncertain about daily routines. The White House reported 719 arrests since the crackdown began, many of them undocumented immigrants.
they received a message from the administrator saying that unmarked cars were parked directly outside. Shortly after 8am, federal agents in tactical vests arrested two people unaffiliated with the center, the administrator said. While these activities are not connected to our program, we are closely monitoring the situation and taking extra precautions to ensure everyone feels safe entering and leaving the building, read the message to parents, reviewed by the Guardian.
Foram Mehta, whose son attends the daycare, said she's feared immigration raids there for months, but her fears escalated when Donald Trump sent national guard troops and federal agents to Washington two weeks ago. She said she's concerned about her own safety as a brown person, even though she's an immigrant in the country lawfully, and also worries for her undocumented neighbors.
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