"In the memo, the franchise said its policy was to "cooperate with any law enforcement officer," including ICE. Under a subsection titled "what to expect during a raid," the franchise told employees that some ICE raids "can last hours" and could include searches of "offices, lockers, or computers" - all searches that would require a judicial warrant. Staff were instructed to contact management, keep members calm, and tell them "not to interfere with the agents.""
"On Monday, a spokesperson for Crunch told Business Insider the memo "does not represent Crunch Fitness's corporate policy." The spokesperson also said the gym's lobby is the only area law enforcement can access without a warrant. "This approach is consistent with Crunch's standards and our long-standing commitment to maintaining welcoming, safe spaces for our members and employees," the spokesperson said."
A Texas-based Crunch franchise operator circulated an internal memo instructing employees to cooperate with law enforcement, including ICE. The memo warned that some raids "can last hours" and might include searches of offices, lockers, or computers that would require judicial warrants. Staff were told to contact management, keep members calm, and tell them "not to interfere with the agents." The memo was leaked online, prompting social media users to post canceled memberships and sparking public backlash. Crunch corporate said the memo does not represent corporate policy, clarified that only the lobby is accessible without a warrant, and affirmed a commitment to welcoming, safe spaces.
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