News Summary
Federal immigration agents raided the construction site of Loxley Elementary School, arresting 11 workers as part of a larger enforcement operation. Witnesses described chaos as workers attempted to flee in various directions. Some sought refuge in the school’s roof, while law enforcement established roadblocks to manage the situation. The Baldwin County Schools Superintendent confirmed cooperation with federal investigators, stating there was no indication of wrongdoing in the district. This incident reflects a trend of increased immigration enforcement actions in Alabama, amidst rising tensions regarding compliance with federal immigration laws.
Loxley, Alabama – Federal Immigration Agents Conduct Raid at Loxley Elementary School Construction Site, Arresting 11 Workers
Federal immigration agents conducted a raid at the construction site of the new Loxley Elementary School in Loxley, Alabama, at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, resulting in the arrest of 11 workers as part of a larger immigration enforcement operation. Agents from the Gulf of America Homeland Security Task Force were involved in the action.
According to witnesses, chaos erupted at the site when agents arrived. Eyewitness Irv Ballonoff, a worker on the site, documented the scene as workers fled from the area. Initial attempts to escape took individuals into nearby fields; however, many turned back toward the school to hide when pursued by agents on four-wheelers.
Some workers tried to conceal themselves in the roofs and attics of the school building. One agent reportedly fell through the roof while chasing a suspect. A helicopter was observed hovering overhead, while law enforcement established roadblocks at the site to manage the situation.
In total, 11 individuals were arrested during the raid. However, Ballonoff noted that many of the other workers present were documented and not apprehended. He mentioned that he was aware of only one individual who was arrested and had managed to escape into the roof before being caught roughly 30 minutes later.
Baldwin County Schools Superintendent Eddie Tyler confirmed that the school district is cooperating with federal investigators. He highlighted that the district’s contracts mandate compliance with federal laws and emphasized there was no indication of wrongdoing within the school district.
Increasing Immigration Enforcement in Alabama
This raid aligns with a broader trend of escalating immigration enforcement actions in Alabama. Recently, President Donald Trump announced a goal to arrest up to 3,000 individuals daily, which has led to a rise in enforcement operations across the state. Baldwin County has seen a noticeable increase in these actions, with local law enforcement agencies beginning to collaborate with federal immigration agents on such operations.
Construction Details and Timeline
The new Loxley Elementary School, which is currently under construction, is expected to open in the Fall of 2026. Following the raid, work on the construction site resumed, and operations continued without interruption after the incident.
The situation at the Loxley Elementary School construction site has raised concerns and may prompt further scrutiny regarding employment practices and compliance with federal immigration laws in the area. The local community is expected to monitor ongoing developments as the investigation unfolds and more details emerge.
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- Fox10 News
- Wikipedia: Loxley, Alabama
- AL.com
- Google Search: Immigration Raid Loxley
- WKRG News
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Immigration
- Yellowhammer News
- Google News: Immigration Enforcement Alabama
- NBC 15 News
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