Benton County: ICE Cooperation's Impact on Immigrants

In Benton County, Arkansas, a surge in ICE arrests has disrupted lives, with over 450 detained since January. Cristina Osornio, a legal resident, was detained after a traffic stop, leaving her children without a parent. The partnership between local law enforcement and ICE has led to deportations, but also turned minor offenses into deportation cases, causing fear and protests among immigrant communities. ICE now has over 1,180 cooperation agreements with local agencies, with Arkansass new law mandating cooperation. This increased enforcement has led to non-white residents feeling afraid to leave home, raising concerns about racial profiling. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.