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‘Standing up for our workers’: US unions raise thousands for victims of ICE crackdown

US unions are fundraising to aid workers affected by ICE enforcement across the United States.
In Salem, Oregon, a homecare worker and US citizen was attacked by ICE, prompting a nearly $20,000 fundraiser.
Minneapolis AFL-CIO affiliates have raised over $126,000 to aid workers with legal help and asylum-related matters.
Unite Here Local 17 in Minnesota has raised over $147,000 for a hardship fund aiding members and families affected by ICE.
Union leaders say ICE raids have caused fear, reduced economic activity, and impacted workers’ ability to go to work.
DHS denied racial profiling while confirming that searches can be based on reasonable suspicion.
Labor groups say some workers fear going out and working due to ICE operations, affecting local economies.
Community organizers emphasize mutual aid includes groceries, transportation, and rent assistance.
The campaigns highlight immigrant workers’ significant presence in unions and their vulnerability to enforcement.

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