with operation midway blitz, he Immigration and customs From the United States of America (Icefor its abbreviation in English) has increased its operations in cities such as Chicago, Illinois. A Serious consequence of their activities Affects the condition of the property.
The Washington Post Reported that officials from illinois and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).for its abbreviation in English) Dozens of workers were called Who did the evaluations? Flood damaged property because Immigration agents These forces conducted patrols in nearby places.
According to the media, some Ten groups of workers Federal, state, provincial and local They had to stop evaluating hundreds of homes Which suffered severe damage from the storms of the past months.
These reviews help the federal agency Documenting the effects of disasters actually Proof of need for assistance To recover.
According to a message I received Washington Post, In October, The Trump administration rejected Illinois’ initial request for a disaster declarationUnder the pretext that there was not “sufficient risk.”
It was so The state asked FEMA to conduct additional analysis To document the damage to dozens of homes still under construction, with the aim of convincing the federal government to reconsider the decision.
The meeting between Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials and Immigration agents This came despite an alleged warning given by the agency’s regional administrator to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) about the matter Planned reconnaissance operations.
The aforementioned media indicate that after the withdrawal of work equipment “They were unable to return to evaluate those homes in the following days“.
A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) worker. Who participated in the activities of November 6 in dialogue with The Washington PostHe indicated that it was close to Gage Park neighborhood in Chicagoa hard-hit area, almost all residents on one street “had sewage in their basements” and were dealing with mold in their homes.
“We want to provide as much data as possible to the President Clear picture that Cook County needs federal helpThe official added: “We find this when we are there knocking on doors and talking to people.”
A member of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), who saw a bystander Snowmobile On the day they were searching their homes, they said they feared community members would do so Confused with them Immigration agents“Which could cause chaos or conflict.”
By responding to disasters and helping people who suffered damage to their homes or lost everything, agency officials explained to the outlets. They do not request or collect information about your immigration status.
“When FEMA goes to neighborhoods affected by storms or floods where more undocumented people live, Residents already feel nervous and hesitant to talk to federal employeesAn official from the region said.
He added that when they knock on doors, agency staff often say to residents: “We are not immigration, we are here to help“, but then you see ICE agents in the area It removes trust and “it’s absolutely terrifying for people who want to help, not hurt.”