The article discusses the troubling trend of ICE arrests of immigrant rights activists, spotlighting Lelo's detention as a case of targeted enforcement due to his activism. Activists, including Fernando Martinez, report that ICE, under Director Tom Homan's directive, labels all undocumented immigrants as criminals. Lelo's arrest, allegedly based on an outdated warrant, raises questions about surveillance practices and systemic targeting. His focus on farmworker rights through his union, Familias Unidas por la Justicia, illustrates the intersection of immigration enforcement and social justice movements, evidencing a broader pattern of repression against activists.
Lelo's detention highlights the concerning trend of immigration enforcement targeting activists, particularly those advocating for the rights of vulnerable populations, like farmworkers.
"ICE claims it had a warrant from 2018, but it's clear they'd been surveilling him," indicating deep systemic issues in how immigration enforcement operates.
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