Right now across the metro there are quite a few online "news" outlets claiming that local immigration raids are underway.
Reality check . . .
Kansas City metro immigration enforcement is constant along with frequent sweeps that have been increasing since late last year.
However . . .
We won't deny that more agents making detentions is not only a possibility but likely.
"Update from a Jackson County legislator Manny Abarca . . .
"Call, email or text my office.
"This President has already threatened locally elected officials, likely violating our duty and constitutional rights, but I want to know what’s going on."
Oooooops . . . Almost forget the red text for dramatic effect . . .
LA MIGRA FEAR SWEEPS KANSAS CITY METRO!!!
Now, some of the "reporting" is straight up GARBAGE . . . Already we've seen a few panicked posts about door-to-door sweeps and that's just categorically untrue . . . Let's not forget that a bunch of social media hacks are attempting to spin this story into clicks for clout and a few coins.
In any event, here's one of many notes that so many locals across the metro are putting on blast . . .
"ICE Agents have been spotted in Olathe Kansas. If you are certain you will not be targeted please record what encounters your see, information during these troubling times is important. Review what rights you have and reach out to community members you trust."
Here's more via www.TonysKansasCity.com from Lawrence Food Not Bombs . . . One of many organizations putting this online word on blast . . . This is the advice that a lot of locals are sharing:
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