ICE raids hit Valley businesses and neighborhoods: What we've seen

As advocates warned, U.S. Immigration and Enforcement has been particularly active in the Phoenix area Tuesday, descending on several Valley businesses and at least one residential home to make arrests in the morning.

It’s not clear how many people have been detained or how many locations ICE has raided, but Phoenix New Times was able to spot ICE and Homeland Security Investigations vehicles and personnel at at least three spots on the west side of the Valley on Tuesday morning. ICE has also been rumored to have appeared at other locations, though New Times has been unable to confirm those activities.

When asked for details about the arrests, ICE deputy communications director Yasmeen Pitts O'Keefe sent the following statement:

ICE is protecting the homeland through the arrest and removal of those who undermine the safety of our communities and the integrity of our immigration laws, to include those who illegally re-enter the country after being removed, those who have been ordered removed and those who are unlawfully present or otherwise removable from the U.S. All aliens in violation of U.S. immigration law may be subject to arrest, detention, and removal from the United States. The safety and security of American citizens is our top priority.

Due to our operational tempo and the increased interest in our agency, ICE is unable to research and respond to every question about each arrest, discuss specifics of routine daily operations or provide local statistics.

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