Reveal Taken by ICE
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Sep 6, 2025 In this gripping discussion, producers Katie Mingle and Stephen Rascón, along with reporter Julia Lurie, detail the traumatic human stories behind Trump's mass deportations. They share a woman's desperate encounter with ICE, and the heart-wrenching separation of families due to aggressive immigration raids. Personal stories illuminate the emotional impact on communities, with tales of resilience amidst chaos, such as a Nigerian restaurant owner facing her brother's detention. The conversation delves into the chilling effects of policy and resistance from affected communities.
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Graduation Watched From Abroad
- After detention and deportation, Josue watched his high school graduation live from El Salvador while his brother recorded him sobbing.
- The brothers were separated from their mom and younger sibling, unsure how to rebuild life back in El Salvador.
Restaurant Owner Pleads After Brother Is Detained
- Cecilia Lazat, owner of Suya Joint in Boston, posted a plea after ICE detained her brother Paul on his way to church.
- Paul had been the restaurant's behind-the-scenes manager and his absence threatened daily operations and morale.
Asylum Seeker With Trauma Detained
- Paul fled Nigeria after a Boko Haram kidnapping and sought asylum in the U.S., yet ICE detained him while his asylum case was pending.
- He had work authorization and a social security number, complicating his detention for immigration violations.