Jeanette Vizguerra, a prominent figure in the immigrant rights movement, was arrested in Denver during her work break by federal immigration agents. She gained national attention in 2017 when she moved into a church basement with her children to evade deportation under Trump's administration. Despite receiving a temporary stay in 2021 under Biden, her arrest has ignited strong criticism from Colorado Democrats and immigrant-rights advocates, who view it as an act of political repression against someone actively supporting other undocumented immigrants.
Jeanette Vizguerra, an undocumented woman in Denver and symbol of immigrant resistance, was arrested by federal immigration agents during a break at work.
The arrest of Jeanette Vizguerra has sparked backlash from Colorado Democratic politicians, accusing the Trump administration of targeting critics of its immigration policies.
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