A Community Steps Up to Support Public Works Employee Facing Deportation
In a show of solidarity, two high-ranking officials in St. Paul's Public Works Department have spearheaded a fundraising effort for an employee who is facing deportation despite his lawful status in the US.
The employee, whose identity has not been disclosed, was detained by federal agents due to profiling based on his country of origin. Despite being lawfully authorized to work in the country and holding a valid commercial driver's license, he now faces the threat of deportation.
According to those behind the fundraiser, the individual is an exemplary employee who takes pride in keeping St. Paul's streets safe through tasks such as snow removal and pothole filling. His detention has put his family in a precarious financial situation, leaving his wife without a steady income due to her fear of going back to work.
While the city is providing its employee with access to legal resources, the fundraiser notes that he remains likely to be deported by ICE. As of Sunday evening, more than $10,000 had been raised to support the family during this tumultuous time.
In a show of solidarity, two high-ranking officials in St. Paul's Public Works Department have spearheaded a fundraising effort for an employee who is facing deportation despite his lawful status in the US.
The employee, whose identity has not been disclosed, was detained by federal agents due to profiling based on his country of origin. Despite being lawfully authorized to work in the country and holding a valid commercial driver's license, he now faces the threat of deportation.
According to those behind the fundraiser, the individual is an exemplary employee who takes pride in keeping St. Paul's streets safe through tasks such as snow removal and pothole filling. His detention has put his family in a precarious financial situation, leaving his wife without a steady income due to her fear of going back to work.
While the city is providing its employee with access to legal resources, the fundraiser notes that he remains likely to be deported by ICE. As of Sunday evening, more than $10,000 had been raised to support the family during this tumultuous time.
after doin his job right 4 years now... what kinda profiling is dat?ICE need 2 step up their game 
. anyway, $10k raised so far for his fam - thats a good start 
, but we gotta keep pushin till he's back on his feet 
- profiling just because of where you're from? it's just not right. I mean, this guy's got a good rep at his job and he's contributing to society, what more can they ask for? 
but honestly, the fact that his own city is stepping up to help him out is what really gets me - it shows there are still some decent people in power 
. hope the fundraiser keeps going and this dude doesn't get deported, he's got a family who needs him 
. And what's even more messed up is that the city is providing some support, but ICE can still swoop in and take him away at any moment 
That's like, what even is that? He's got a valid license, he's doing his thing, and this happens. It's just so unfair 
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That's not right either. I'm glad the city is trying to help him out with access to legal resources, but it's still super concerning that he might get deported anyway. 
. it's amazing that the city is providing some support, but $10k is still not enough 
. hope the dude gets sorted out soon and can get back to his life without all these complications 
The community really coming together for someone in need. It's crazy how one person's situation can affect an entire family, especially when it comes to finances. I mean, a single mom without a steady income? That's just heartbreaking 
. But the fact that we have people like these two high-ranking officials who are taking action and spreading awareness is amazing 
Anyway, kudos to the officials who started this fundraiser - $10k is just the beginning! 
. It's not fair that this guy has to go through all of this stress and uncertainty just because he was born somewhere else.
the fundraising efforts are awesome though, shows there's still good in this world 
$10k is a decent start but I wonder what'll happen next 
The fact that he's been doing his job so well and taking care of the community, yet this happens to him... it's just awful.
We can't just assume someone's identity or background based on a few things, it's not fair. And what really gets me is how this guy's family is suffering because of his detention... his wife needs her income back, that's just cruel.