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Six Guatemalan roofers detained by ICE after homeowner called agents mid-job

Mar 26, 2026 · Cambridge, MD, Guatemala

Six Guatemalan roofers detained by ICE after homeowner called agents mid-job

On March 25, 2026, ICE detained six Guatemalan workers aged 18-40 at a residential roofing site in Cambridge, Maryland. The homeowner allegedly summoned federal agents while the workers were still on the roof to avoid paying approximately $10,000 in wages owed for the three-day job. A coworker with permanent residency, Bryan Polanco, livestreamed the detention on social media, capturing agents surrounding the property and the homeowner allegedly providing a ladder to help agents reach the workers. ICE disputes claims that the homeowner tipped them off, and no charges have been filed.

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Mar 26, 2026Detention continued; family members reported emotional hardship including impact on pregnant woman whose husband remained in custody
Mar 25, 2026ICE agents detained six Guatemalan workers at residential construction site in Cambridge, Maryland after homeowner called; coworker Bryan Polanco documented detention on video

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