The recent federal immigration enforcement presence in Raleigh has left some Latino students at NC State feeling unsafe, angry and abandoned by institutional leaders, as student organizations scramble to fill what they see as a vacuum of support. While some student leaders have pushed for resolutions and resources, others say the University and top student officials have moved too slowly to meet the moment.
Unverified reports indicate a potential new operation deploying 50 officers may be taking place in Raleigh, although the City of Raleigh told Technician in a statement that they were aware of such claims, but “there is nothing we can confirm from our end.”
In a statement to Technician, the U.S. Border Patrol said they “do not discuss future or potential operations.”
“It’s predatory.”
For some students, the fear began before federal agents reached Raleigh on Nov. 18. Edith Tenesaca-Mejia, a second-year studying fashion and textile management and student senator, first heard about raids from her family in New York. She said the situation became real when her mother texted her as reports of enforcement in Raleigh spread the day prior…