Attorneys are raising concerns about the unknown whereabouts of 48 individuals who were taken into custody during immigration raids in three cities in New Mexico in March. The American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico filed a complaint with the Department of Homeland Security regarding the “disappeared individuals” and their well-being. The ACLU and other organizations have been unable to locate these individuals since the raids ended. ICE stated that those arrested had deportation orders or criminal charges, including serious offenses like homicide and sexual offenses. The ACLU expressed frustration over the lack of information on the detained individuals, as families have not come forward to inquire about their loved ones. Concerns around deportation and immigration status may be preventing families from reaching out. The situation has left community advocates feeling helpless and scared, especially in light of President Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport suspected gang members. Attorney Rebecca Sheff emphasized the seriousness of the situation, drawing parallels to disappearances in repressive regimes. The lack of information and transparency surrounding the detained individuals is causing alarm among advocacy groups, who are calling for a thorough investigation into their whereabouts.
Note: The image is for illustrative purposes only and is not the original image associated with the presented article. Due to copyright reasons, we are unable to use the original images. However, you can still enjoy the accurate and up-to-date content and information provided.
