ICE Detains Six Guatemalan Roofers After Maryland Homeowner Tip

In Cambridge, Maryland, a homeowner allegedly contacted U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on March 25, leading to the detention of six Guatemalan workers who had begun a roofing project at her residence. The incident, captured in a widely shared video, has sparked widespread discussion about labor practices and immigration enforcement.

The workers, aged between 18 and 40, had traveled approximately 90 minutes from Glen Burnie to the site for what was described as a three-day remodeling job that included roof repairs. According to accounts from those present, the crew had completed initial phases, such as removing old shingles, when federal agents arrived. Video footage shows ICE officers securing the perimeter of the property and directing the men to descend from the roof using a ladder provided by the homeowner. The six individuals were then detained, while construction materials and tools were left behind in their abandoned van.

Bryan Polanco, a coworker and permanent U.S. resident who was not taken into custody, livestreamed the encounter for about 30 minutes on social media platforms, including Instagram and TikTok. In the footage and subsequent interviews, Polanco...