Sunnyside leaders say ICE detentions raised fear in community

Source: SEattle Times

After federal immigration enforcement detained two community members in a grocery store parking lot Sunday, community members shared concerns and emotions at a meeting in Sunnyside.

Sunnyside officials said the city is developing a plan to work with local organizations to share information and resources for undocumented community members after President Donald Trump issued a series of orders last week to strengthen immigration enforcement.

The incident in Sunnyside took place in a prominent place — outside a Fiesta Foods supermarket that caters to the Latino community — around 1 p.m. Sunday, and it drew significant attention on social media. The community of 16,000 people is 86% Latino.

The Sunnyside city manager, police chief, mayor, council members and others in the community spoke at a news conference Monday.

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