Texas Firefighters Assist ICE in Detaining Workers

• Texas firefighters support ICE immigration operation
• Use of force on rooftop
• Witnesses report arrests

An operation in Midland sparked strong criticism after the local fire department assisted agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in detaining construction workers.

The incident took place in the Northwest Passage neighborhood, according to eyewitnesses.

ICE operation with firefighters draws criticism in Texas

The intervention in which it was made evident that Texas firefighters assist ICE involved roofers who were working on a multi-story home, according to ABC 2.

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According to accounts from witnesses, a fire department ladder truck was used.

That type of unit is typically reserved for local emergencies.

How the Midland operation began

Federal agents RAID a construction site in Midland, Texas .

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Witnesses said authorities used the ladder truck to allow ICE agents to access the roof of the house.

The workers remained on the roof in an attempt to avoid being detained.

Agents and firefighters carried out maneuvers described as extremely high-risk.

Agents reportedly grabbed the workers by the legs in order to force them down.

During the ICE operation, pepper spray was allegedly deployed on the rooftop.

Firefighters were also said to have provided safety harnesses to federal agents.

The purpose was to allow ICE to pursue the workers on top of the structure.

The maneuvers took place several meters above the ground.

Witnesses described the scene as chaotic and dangerous.

A pursuit that put lives at risk

Midland, TX: Local fire dept teams up with ICE to peel illegals off construction roofs and Juan illegal alien thinks he can sprint for freedom.

Wrong move. Multiple agents swarm, slam him down, cuffs click.

Now he’s booked on the free Juan-way flight home. Adios amigo! pic.twitter.com/OeF1AbZap2

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When one of the workers got close enough to the ground, he attempted to jump.

At that moment, at least one of the roofers was struck with a Taser.

The discharge occurred just as the worker was coming down from the roof.

No official information has been released regarding the roofer’s medical condition.

ICE agents continued making arrests after the Midland operation incident.

Witnesses reported that several men were restrained and placed into vehicles.

“Some of the men who were detained definitely had legal work permits,” witnesses told First Alert 7.

That claim sparked outrage among those who saw the operation unfold.

“It was frustrating to see someone with papers, to see them taken away… Latino people with our skin color,” one witness said.

The words reflected the emotional impact of the operation on the local community.

Detentions, fear, and an uncertain outcome as Texas firefighters assist ICE

Neighbors reported seeing three vans filled with detained workers.

The vehicles left the area toward an unknown destination.

No information has been released about where the workers were taken.

The use of municipal resources for an ICE operation caught residents’ attention.

The direct involvement of the fire department was one of the most questioned aspects.

Witnesses agreed that the ladder truck was not used for an emergency situation.

The scene left a strong impression on those living in Northwest Passage.

For some, the ICE operation reflected unequal treatment toward Latino workers.

Others expressed concern over the physical danger the workers were exposed to.

The incident continues to raise questions about the use of force and public resources.

So far, no official explanations have been issued regarding what occurred.