ICE agents ate at Mexican restaurant in small town then returned hours later to arrest employees

Wider Context

The Willmar arrests come amid an intensified federal immigration enforcement push in Minnesota, which has included controversial operations in larger metro areas. Some of these efforts have already drawn protests and legal challenges from local officials and advocacy groups. (Wikipédia)

For many locals and advocates, this episode at a family-run business underscores broader concerns about tactics used by immigration authorities and the chilling effect they can have on whole communities.

If you want, I can also prepare a timeline of events or a Q&A summary to help clarify the legal and community implications of these ICE operations.