Family says Suburban Man Arrested by ICE Agents
Elgin, Illinois
Operation Part of Broader ICE Crackdown
Federal immigration enforcement hit close to home for an Elgin family on Tuesday, as their 44-year-old loved one was arrested during an early-morning raid.
The Raid
The operation occurred just before 7 a.m. at the family’s home on Silver Street in Elgin. Betzy Lopez, Raul Lopez’s daughter, said more than 20 federal agents surrounded the house, broke down the door, and handcuffed at least six family members as they searched the residence.
The Arrest
Agents were reportedly looking for 26-year-old Jose Ramos, who has an active arrest warrant for charges including attempted first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm, and possession of a firearm by a street gang member.
According to the family, Ramos has not been seen for months and was not at the residence during the raid.
Instead, agents arrested Lopez, an undocumented immigrant who has lived in the Chicago suburbs for 20 years and works in construction.
Consequences
“We’re just trying to figure out what we’re gonna do, if we’re gonna hear from my dad, like, what’s gonna happen?” said Betzy Lopez. “We don’t know why they took him if they initially said they came looking for someone and my dad wasn’t that someone.”
Uncertainty
Federal officials have not yet responded to inquiries from FOX 32 regarding the specifics of the case or Lopez’s arrest.
Conclusion
The incident highlights the ongoing concerns and uncertainty faced by families with undocumented immigrants, as the Trump administration continues its crackdown on immigration enforcement.
FAQs
Q: Who was arrested in the raid?
A: Raul Lopez, a 44-year-old undocumented immigrant who has lived in the Chicago suburbs for 20 years and works in construction.
Q: Why was Lopez arrested?
A: According to the family, agents were looking for Jose Ramos, who has an active arrest warrant for charges including attempted first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm, and possession of a firearm by a street gang member. Lopez was arrested instead.
Q: What is the current status of Lopez’s arrest?
A: Federal officials have not yet responded to inquiries regarding the specifics of the case or Lopez’s arrest.
Q: What does this incident reveal about the current state of immigration enforcement in the United States?
A: The incident highlights the ongoing concerns and uncertainty faced by families with undocumented immigrants, as the Trump administration continues its crackdown on immigration enforcement.
