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Community Shocked as Immigration Agents Arrest Local Leader

2/4/2026

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North Hills United Methodist Church leaders said federal immigration agents arrested Carlos Chavez, a community member, during a food ministry event last Thursday, causing panic among attendees.
The Department of Homeland Security confirmed Carlos Chavez was an unauthorized immigrant who had been removed from the United States in 2016.
DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said the operation was not targeted at the church.
Carlos Chavez's current location remains unknown.

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North Hills United Methodist Church leaders said federal immigration agents arrested Carlos Chavez, a community member, during a food ministry event last Thursday, causing panic among attendees.
The Department of Homeland Security confirmed Carlos Chavez was an unauthorized immigrant who had been removed from the United States in 2016.
DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said the operation was not targeted at the church.
Carlos Chavez's current location remains unknown.