Fear in Gallatin Valley as ICE Activity Rises | Butte News

Fear is spreading through Montana’s Gallatin Valley as ICE ramps up enforcement, sparking panic in the Spanish-speaking community. Local estimates suggest up to 150 people have been detained recently, with residents describing harrowing scenes — including a man hiding in a trash can — and the crushing dread of being separated from loved ones without time to say goodbye. Many feel targeted by racial profiling, judged solely by appearance. Meanwhile, a federal judge has ordered the release of 20-year-old David Cortes Torres, citing a violation of his Fifth Amendment rights. ICE has yet to respond to repeated requests for comment, leaving the community in limbo. 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/c17457b96cc3ec81