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Federal immigration agents raided the construction site of the new Loxley Elementary School, arresting 11 workers amidst scenes of chaos. The operation involved agents from the Gulf of America Homeland Security Task Force on a Wednesday morning, with many workers attempting to flee into nearby fields. Local school officials confirmed their cooperation with the federal investigation. This incident highlights the increasing trend of immigration enforcement in Alabama, reflecting wider implications for labor practices in the construction industry.
Loxley, Alabama – Federal immigration agents conducted a raid at the construction site of the new Loxley Elementary School on Wednesday morning, resulting in the arrest of 11 workers. The operation began around 8:30 a.m. and involved agents from the Gulf of America Homeland Security Task Force.
Eyewitnesses reported chaos as the agents arrived. Workers scattered in fear, initially fleeing into nearby fields. However, they quickly turned back toward the school building when agents on four-wheelers pursued them. Some workers attempted to seek refuge in the roofs and attics of the school, which led to dramatic scenes, including at least one agent falling through the roof while chasing a suspect. A helicopter hovered overhead, providing air support while law enforcement secured the site by blocking access to its gates.
Of the individuals apprehended, it was noted that many construction workers present at the site were documented and did not face arrest. A worker identified only as Irv Ballonoff mentioned knowing one individual who attempted to hide in the building’s roof before ultimately being captured about half an hour later.
Baldwin County Schools Superintendent Eddie Tyler confirmed that the school district is cooperating with the federal investigation and emphasized that compliance with federal law is mandated by their contracts. He has stated that there is no indication of any wrongdoing by the school district itself amidst this enforcement action.
The raid is part of an escalating trend in immigration enforcement within Alabama. Local authorities are increasingly collaborating with federal agents, especially since President Donald Trump set a directive aiming for the arrest of up to 3,000 individuals a day. Baldwin County has experienced a significant uptick in such actions, highlighting a growing focus on immigration arrests.
The under-construction Loxley Elementary School is slated to open in Fall 2026. Following the raid, construction activities at the site resumed, indicating a return to normalcy despite the disruption caused by the federal operation.
This raid underscores broader immigration enforcement efforts, reflecting the complexities involved in labor practices within the construction industry in Alabama and the impact of federal policies on local communities.
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