State Rep. Carla Cunningham (Mecklenburg Co.) is the only Democrat who voted to override Gov. Josh Stein’s veto of a bill that forces sheriffs to cooperate with ICE. Because of her vote, the bill passed.
In an interview with Cardinal & Pine, Allison’s mom, Keily Chinchilla of Charlotte, recalled the moment Allison found out that she was going to be taken to Georgia by ICE.
In an interview, Allison’s mother, Keily Chinchilla of Charlotte, spoke out about her daughter’s detention, described the events of Feb. 20, and shared concerns for her daughter’s health.
On Thursday morning, hundreds of Durham residents came out to protest ICE activity in the city, after immigration agents were reported near the courthouse.