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Construction workers detained by ICE agents at Texas work site

Jul 25, 2026 · Brownsville, TX

Construction workers detained by ICE agents at Texas work site

A group of construction workers was detained by ICE agents while working at a construction site in Brownsville, Texas. According to a video recorded by the work supervisor, ICE agents arrived at the location and asked about two specific people; when workers said they did not know who those people were, agents began detaining other workers. The person recording the video was also detained after approaching one of their coworkers who was being questioned by agents.

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