Hays County officials demand answers from law enforcement about raid near Dripping Springs

Residents and local officials gathered on the steps of the Hays County Courthouse on Thursday to demand answers about an immigration raid in April. Federal agencies said the raid targeted members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, but officials said they haven’t seen any evidence of that.

For months, advocates and Hays County officials have been looking for answers. At the news conference Thursday, officials said they haven’t received clear communication about the over 40 people who were taken, why and where they are now.

“We are gathered here today to urge you to keep pushing for transparency, to keep pushing for answers,” Karen Muñoz, associate counsel with LatinoJustice PRLDEF, said to the crowd. “We ask that you not forget about the 49 people who were detained.”…

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