US EditionCommunity devastated after congregant arrested during immigration raid on L.A. church grounds
Federal agents arrested Carlos Chavez-Guzman during a food distribution, prompting four hours of shelter-in-place and condemnation from local leaders citing sanctuary violations.
- On January 29, masked ICE agents entered North Hills United Methodist Church and arrested Carlos Chavez-Guzman during a food-distribution event, pursuing him into the parking lot with weapons drawn.
- U.S. Border Patrol said an area enforcement operation on January 29 led to the arrest of Carlos Chavez-Guzman, who ran from law enforcement after a 2016 removal, and two other individuals from Mexico.
- While after-school activities and food distribution ran, video circulated on social media showing children, mothers and attendees sheltering in place for more than four hours during the ICE action.
- San Fernando Valley residents and faith leaders on Monday denounced the detainment and criticized DHS for enforcement on church grounds, while officials said detainees remain in ICE custody pending removal.
- Faith leaders called on legislators to protect sacred spaces, urging Congress and the Senate to act, Rodriguez said, describing enforcement as a violation of sanctuary.
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The Independent
The Independent (US)Federal agents storm church grounds and arrest man serving at food bank, report says
The man targeted in the raid has since been deported to Mexico, according to a report
North Hills Residents Rally Against ICE After Local Taco Vendor Taken at Church Event
San Fernando Valley residents and faith leaders Monday denounced the detainment of a taco vendor who was picked up by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents last week on the campus of North Hills United Methodist Church during a food-distribution event. Members of the church and fellow faith leaders held a news conference Monday to raise awareness about the Thursday arrest of Carlos Chavez, and to criticize the Department of Homeland Se…
Community devastated after congregant arrested during immigration raid on L.A. church grounds
A San Fernando Valley community is outraged and devastated after federal immigration agents forced their way onto the grounds of a church during a food giveaway and arrested a man who church offici…
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