Bakery’s Progressive Stance Backfires | Roanoke News

A local bakery’s progressive image shattered when its head chef, Selvin Ramos-Perez, was arrested by ICE after a minor car accident involving alcohol — a move that ignited a viral debate. Owner Amelia Ammann, known for her fiery online activism against immigration enforcement, immediately rallied support, but backlash quickly followed as ICE revealed Gato’s history of deportations, hit-and-run charges, and identity fraud. The incident exposed the tension between digital advocacy and real-world immigration law, forcing the bakery to confront consequences they didn’t anticipate — including canceled events and a kitchen left empty amid political fallout. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c66dc6db849d7b35