On his social media account, Jackson County, Missouri Legislator Manny Abarca posted a video of federal agents telling him he was trespassing after he showed up at a nearly 1-million-square-foot warehouse on the outskirts of Kansas City.
Abarca wrote, "Folks, I shared the below video in nearly the moments it happened: I was informed that ICE/DHS was touring a potential “mega detention facility” in south #KansasCity and decided to stop by."
"As I was observing, from my truck at a taxpayer subsidized facility; I was swarmed by ice agents. They attempted to threaten to have me arrested for trespassing if I didn’t leave; however they blocked me in both the front and rear of my truck"
"I refused to get out until a supervisor came over. I identified myself and my position, and asked what was going on. I confirmed they are looking to place a 7,500 bed facility in this or a similar building in the area from the agents. Local Electeds must step up, and engage. We cannot sit ideally by and let things happen in our community. Today, I put my and my families security on the line. What are YOU willing to sacrifice for democracy in America?"