Teen's Emotional Testimony Goes Viral Sharing Fears He Won't 'Be Able to Say Goodbye' If ICE Snatches Parents

At a Hillsboro, Oregon City Council meeting, 16-year-old Manny gave an emotional testimony expressing his fear that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents might detain his parents while they are at work. He shared his anxieties about not being able to say goodbye to them and the possibility of never seeing them again. Manny's testimony highlighted his parents' hard work to come to the U.S. for a better life for their children and his frustration with being judged based on his ethnicity and speech. The meeting addressed residents' concerns about increased immigration enforcement following President Trump's pledge to conduct large-scale deportations. While the White House maintains its policies are about law enforcement, critics have raised concerns about divided families and the potential detention of U.S. citizens. Washington County recently declared a state of emergency due to growing immigration enforcement and allocated funds to assist affected residents. Manny urged council members to oppose federal enforcement actions, stating he should not have to live in fear and should be able to focus on his... download the app to read more