ICE didn’t show warrant to detain 12 at Liberty restaurant, manager says. Was one needed? (source: The Kansas City Star)
Federal immigration agents detained 12 employees at El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Liberty, Missouri, without presenting a search warrant, according to the restaurant’s manager, Yadira De La Torre. The report explores whether a warrant was legally required for the operation and how federal authorities can enter private business areas with or without consent. Read More
ICE did not notify local law enforcement before detaining Liberty restaurant workers (source: The Kansas City Star)
Federal immigration agents at El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Liberty, Missouri, conducted an operation without notifying local law enforcement beforehand. The incident involved the detention of at least 12 employees and the seizure of employment documents, as agents claimed they were searching for a suspected child sex offender and verifying worksite compliance. Local authorities and […]
Approached about your immigration status? Know your rights. (source: KCTV5)
Facing questions about your immigration status? A recent incident at El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Liberty, Missouri, highlights the importance of knowing your Constitutional rights during encounters with Homeland Security agents. The report details how agents conducted a worksite enforcement check that led to the removal of employees and outlines practical do’s and don’ts for […]
Do Kansas, Missouri residents have to answer questions from ICE? We asked an expert (source: The Kansas City Star)
New concerns are emerging for Kansas and Missouri residents amid heightened ICE activity following a recent raid at a local Mexican restaurant and new executive orders targeting illegal immigration. In this detailed report, immigration expert Rekha Sharma-Crawford outlines what rights individuals have when encountering ICE agents, emphasizing that without a judicial warrant, you are not […]
Leavenworth considers prison cells for Trump’s mass deportation plan (source: KCUR.org)
Leavenworth, Kansas, is at the center of a contentious proposal to repurpose a shuttered federal prison into a detention center for up to 1,000 immigrants. The move, spearheaded by private prison operator CoreCivic, is part of efforts to meet President Trump’s promise of mass deportations amid growing concerns over overcrowded ICE facilities and the treatment […]