SAN ANTONIO – Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones said she is working to get answers after the federal raid last weekend at an unauthorized nightclub on the North Side.
“We are continuing to seek answers regarding the raid conducted on Sunday,” Jones said in a statement Friday, “and specifically the status of individuals detained.”
More than 150 people were arrested, according to the Department of Homeland Security, including 27 members of Tren de Aragua, a gang based in Venezuela.
Jones also said she has reached out to the head of the regional Homeland Security Task Force, which was announced Monday.
“In addition, our office sent a letter… requesting an update on activities to ensure we are meeting our mutual goals of maintaining both public safety and public trust,” Jones said.
Federal authorities said in a news release that more than 140 immigrants lacking permanent legal status were arrested.
The immigrants, who are from Venezuela, Honduras, Mexico and other South American countries, were taken into U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody.
“I look forward to receiving the answers our community rightly deserves,” Jones continued. “Transparency is the foundation of a safe community, and we must ensure that everyone receives due process.”
The statement comes one day after Texas Congressmen Joaquin Castro and Greg Casar pressed the Trump administration for detailed answers in a joint news release.
Read the full statement below:
“I want to reassure our community that we are continuing to seek answers regarding the raid conducted on Sunday, November 16th, and specifically the status of individuals detained. In addition, our office sent a letter to the head of the recently established regional Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF-South Texas) requesting an update on activities to ensure we are meeting our mutual goals of maintaining both public safety and public trust. I look forward to receiving the answers our community rightly deserves. Transparency is the foundation of a safe community, and we must ensure that everyone receives due process.”
San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones
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