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  • Why did ICE and FBI swarm this quiet Amherst rooftop?

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• 'It's sick': Amherst homeowner says ICE, FBI arrested two roofers working on her home (wkbw.com) — Federal immigration and FBI agents reportedly swarmed an Amherst home and arrested two roofers working on the property, leaving the homeowner shaken and worried about her safety. She filmed the scene, says agents refused to explain what was happening, and contacted local media to raise awareness about such enforcement actions in Amherst neighborhoods.
   

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