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In Loxley, Alabama, federal immigration agents raided the construction site of the new Loxley Elementary School, arresting 11 workers. Witnesses reported chaos as workers fled or hid in the building. Despite arrests, many workers were documented without being detained. The Baldwin County Schools Superintendent confirmed cooperation with federal investigators. This raid reflects a broader trend of increased immigration enforcement in Alabama, raising questions about labor practices in projects relying on immigrant workers. Construction has resumed following the incident, but the implications for immigration policy remain significant.
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 took place around 8:30 a.m., featuring agents from the Gulf of America Homeland Security Task Force as they executed a broader immigration enforcement action across the state.
Witnesses described a chaotic scene as workers fled upon the agents’ arrival, some initially running into nearby fields before turning back toward the school building in search of refuge. Several workers reportedly attempted to hide in the attics and roofs of the partially constructed school. During the pursuit, at least one federal agent fell through the roof while trying to apprehend a suspect. Additional law enforcement, including a helicopter, monitored the situation from above while agents blocked access to the construction site.
Although 11 individuals were arrested during the operation, many workers present at the site were documented and not taken into custody. A witness on the scene indicated that only one person known to him was arrested, and that individual managed to escape momentarily into the roof before authorities apprehended him roughly 30 minutes later.
Baldwin County Schools Superintendent confirmed that the school district is cooperating fully with federal investigators. He emphasized that existing contracts require adherence to federal laws, and there has been no indication of wrongdoing within the school district itself.
This raid is part of a broader trend of increasing immigration enforcement activities in Alabama. Recently, the state’s immigration arrests have surged, with recent goals set by federal authorities, including a directive from President Donald Trump, targeting the arrest of up to 3,000 individuals daily. Immigrations enforcement actions in the Baldwin County area have been on the rise, with local law enforcement collaborating more closely with federal agents.
The construction of the new Loxley Elementary School is scheduled to be completed and opened to students in Fall 2026. Despite the interruptions caused by the raid, construction work resumed shortly after federal agents cleared the site. The circumstances surrounding the raid raise questions about immigration enforcement practices in workplace settings, especially in areas heavily dependent on labor from immigrant workers.
The implications of this incident may not only resonate with those directly involved but also reflect the nationwide debate surrounding immigration policy and law enforcement practices. As immigration enforcement continues to intensify, the balance between local economic needs and federal regulations faces increasing scrutiny.
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