"These kinds of state laws have the possibility to be really destabilizing to communities because they create an atmosphere of fear for people about the status of immigrants within their communities," said Bill Powell, an attorney for the plaintiffs.
"We're very grateful for the county's investment to date, but I think we all know $700,000 is not enough to set up an infrastructure that covers an entire county."
Every single bit of this is tragic and cruel," New York lawyer Brian O'Dwyer told the Star. "So, yes, it is happening, despite what the Trump people will tell you, it's not happening just to criminals, it's happening to hard-working people, and it's not happening just to Latinos, it's happening to the Irish, Italians."
Vizguerra's detention has sparked outrage and renewed discussions on immigrant rights, highlighting the plight of undocumented individuals seeking safety and opportunity in the United States.
