«An unlawful immigrant fleeing from ICE climbed up a tree. His title is Raúl. He has been within the tree for the previous seven hours. DHS and native police surrounded the tree. At one level, authorities deployed a ladder, and the migrant climbed even larger into the branches. When Raúl pulled out his cellphone, it’s unclear who he was calling—perhaps he was on the CBP app self-deporting. In case you look carefully, you possibly can see Raúl is carrying an earring. Attention-grabbing vogue selection.
Activists finally surrounded the tree, asking if he wished a lawyer. Raúl is a Guatemalan nationwide who illegally entered the nation in 2013. He was deported and later re-entered at an unknown time.
We contacted Kristi Noem. She stated, quote: “Let this be a warning. You possibly can run, however you possibly can’t conceal—whether or not it’s in a tree or hiding in an activist decide’s home. In case you are right here illegally, ICE will discover you, arrest you, and deport you.”