US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained seven workers after raiding a car wash in Philadelphia on Tuesday, January 28, the
federal agency said.These images show ICE agents at
Complete Autowash Philly.
ICE said it conducted the raid “based on allegations employees were being subjected to labor exploitation.”Jeffrey Lee, the owner of the car wash, told
The Philadelphia Inquirer that the workers had been with his business for between 13 and 15 years.“Everyone has their flaws, but they were honest and good. They weren’t criminals. They provided a service. They helped build my business. They were there for me when I needed them,” Lee said.The raid prompted protesters to gather outside the ICE offices in Philadelphia,
The Philadelphia Inquirer said. Credit: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) via Storyful