Federal immigration agents conducted a raid on a family’s home in Oklahoma under a search warrant targeting previous residents, not the current occupants. The incident traumatized the family—comprised of a U.S. citizen mother and her three daughters—who had just moved from Maryland. The mother, identified by the pseudonym “Marisa,” recounted her fear during the raid, believing they were being robbed before realizing the agents were federal authorities from multiple agencies, including ICE.
Agents forcibly entered the home late at night, demanding the family vacate with little time to dress, even exposing a minor to inappropriate conditions. They seized the family’s belongings, including phones, laptops, and savings, leaving them without essential resources. Marisa expressed her distress, emphasizing the impact of the agents’ actions on her family, stating, “You treated us like criminals… We didn’t do anything.”
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) later confirmed that the search warranted involved a human smuggling investigation linked to Guatemalan nationals, indicating a mix-up with the new tenants’ current status. Despite assurances that the earlier residents were the intended targets, the agents’ heavy-handed approach and the subsequent treatment of the family were described as “rough” and “denigrating.” The family now faces an uncertain wait for the return of their confiscated belongings, with agents suggesting the process could take days or even months.
Marisa highlighted the emotional toll on her daughters, questioning the necessity for such a traumatic intrusion into the lives of innocent citizens. The DHS has not responded to the specific allegations regarding the agents’ conduct during the operation.
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