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Vigil for Montoya Sparks Outcry Against ICE Tactics

8/18/2025

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Vigil for Montoya

A vigil for Carlos Roberto Montoya attracted hundreds in Monrovia, California, after his death during an ICE operation.
Community organizers, including Monrovia High School Students Against Fascism, emphasized local solidarity at the event.
Rep. Judy Chu criticized the Trump administration's immigration policies, connecting Montoya's death to fear tactics.
Witnesses reported aggressive immigration raids near Home Depot locations, with another Guatemalan national arrested.

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ICE Operation Tragedy

A suspected illegal alien died after fleeing onto a freeway during an ICE operation at a Home Depot in Monrovia, California, on August 16, 2025.
He was struck by a vehicle and later succumbed to injuries in the hospital.
Authorities report heightened immigration enforcement actions at Home Depot locations.
A former Border Patrol chief stated that similar operations will persist nationwide.

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Vigil for Montoya

A vigil for Carlos Roberto Montoya attracted hundreds in Monrovia, California, after his death during an ICE operation.
Community organizers, including Monrovia High School Students Against Fascism, emphasized local solidarity at the event.
Rep. Judy Chu criticized the Trump administration's immigration policies, connecting Montoya's death to fear tactics.
Witnesses reported aggressive immigration raids near Home Depot locations, with another Guatemalan national arrested.

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