In Colony Ridge, Texas, a six-year-old boy cries every afternoon if his mother is not home on time

In Colony Ridge, Texas, a six-year-old boy cries every afternoon if his mother is not home on time because he believes the police are going to take her away. 💔 According to reports from El País, this predominantly immigrant community has been living under relentless enforcement pressure since the Trump administration returned to power. In February 2025, Governor Greg Abbott ordered a large-scale operation that resulted in 118 arrests in a single day. Since then, residents say law enforcement presence has become constant. 🚨 Families describe neighbors disappearing overnight. One woman was reportedly hit by a car and, instead of receiving medical care first, police demanded her immigration papers and turned her over to ICE. Her teenage children were left alone. Other parents are now keeping children home from school or sending them by Uber because going outside feels too dangerous. ⚖️ One resident told El País, “Now, for us, a police officer is an enemy.” That fear has only grown as Texas continues pushing laws like SB4, which would allow state and local police to arrest and deport immigrants directly. Although a judge recently blocked key parts of the law, the trauma these families are carrying is already real. 📄 And still, the people of Colony Ridge continue holding their community together through all of it. That kind of strength does not break easily. 🤝 If you need help with an asylum case or getting a loved one out of immigration detention, send the word “CONSULT” in a direct message.