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Arizona Grill Faces Backlash for Supporting ICE Agents

2/10/2026

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Sammy's Mexican Grill in Arizona offers free meals to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and federal law enforcement personnel, said Jorge Rivas, the restaurant owner, noting a welcoming sign has existed for more than five years.
The restaurant has faced backlash, including threats and boycott calls, after Alex Pretti's killing by Border Patrol.
Rivas says supporting law enforcement, especially ICE agents, is crucial amid rising violence against them.

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Sammy's Mexican Grill in Arizona offers free meals to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and federal law enforcement personnel, said Jorge Rivas, the restaurant owner, noting a welcoming sign has existed for more than five years.
The restaurant has faced backlash, including threats and boycott calls, after Alex Pretti's killing by Border Patrol.
Rivas says supporting law enforcement, especially ICE agents, is crucial amid rising violence against them.