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ICE Raids Honesdale Restaurant, Community Rallies in Support

5/31/2025

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Story summary

In a shocking turn of events, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement stormed Elegante Restaurant in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, detaining three employees. Owners Sam and ToniAnn Skiriotis, heartbroken, affirmed their employees' legal asylum status. The community rallied in support, voicing their fears and confusion over the raid, highlighting the emotional toll on both the restaurant and its patrons.

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Story summary

In a shocking turn of events, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement stormed Elegante Restaurant in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, detaining three employees. Owners Sam and ToniAnn Skiriotis, heartbroken, affirmed their employees' legal asylum status. The community rallied in support, voicing their fears and confusion over the raid, highlighting the emotional toll on both the restaurant and its patrons.