Western North Carolina Pleaded for Hurricane Help. It Got ICE Instead.
As the G20 descends on Asheville, the communities that helped rebuild after Hurricane Helene live in fear of Trump’s immigration regime. The post Western North Carolina Pleaded for Hurricane Help. It Got ICE Instead. appeared first on The Intercept .
Western North Carolina residents and activists pleaded for Hurricane Helene assistance, receiving only ICE instead. The group Latinos Aventureros delivered aid to over 1,700 people, but federal disaster aid was lacking. The Trump administration lauded Asheville's recovery, citing the G20 summit, yet residents still faced damaged infrastructure and fear of immigration enforcement.
ICE agents arrested 13 people at Wilson Creek, including a family, causing a sense of betrayal among locals. Despite community efforts, federal assistance only covered a small portion of repairs, leaving residents to rely on self-help and crowdfunding.
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