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Teen talks about mother's ICE arrest and fears: "I am afraid of ICE agents just stopping me"

Name: Teen talks about mother's ICE arrest and fears: "I am afraid of ICE agents just stopping me"
Uploaded: 2025-12-09T07:10:00-0500
Duration: 2 min
Description: A massive immigration crackdown continues in New Orleans as protestors take to the streets to oppose the operation. Jonathan Escalante's mother was arrested by ICE agents on Monday. The 18-year-old, who is a U.S. citizen, is now the sole caregiver for his 9-year-old sister. He spoke to CBS News about his mom's immigration arrest and his own fears.

A massive immigration crackdown continues in New Orleans as protestors take to the streets to oppose the operation. Jonathan Escalante's mother was arrested by ICE agents on Monday. The 18-year-old, who is a U.S. citizen, is now the sole caregiver for his 9-year-old sister. He spoke to CBS News about his mom's immigration arrest and his own fears.