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The opposition to ICE’s tactics is palpable. Community leaders and residents describe Operation Midway Blitz as a terrorizing campaign that tore families apart and created a climate of fear. Many recount stories of local residents—ranging from small business owners to everyday workers—being targeted simply because of their ethnicity or perceived immigrant status.
Specific communities, including Asian-owned businesses and Middle Eastern populations, have been unjustly targeted. Several have faced deportation, often leaving behind U.S. citizen children and families with little clarity or support. The lack of transparency from federal agents has compounded community anxieties, making it difficult for residents to trust law enforcement processes or protect their loved ones.