(Birmingham, AL, June 28, 2018) - This morning we received reports of an immigration raid at the Chevron 119 in Alabaster.

We can confirm that ICE detained at least five individuals.We have also received unconfirmed reports of possible raids in Homewood.As we gather more information, we ask our community members to remain calm.

"We believe that it is necessary to view these raids within the context of the larger national conversation surrounding family separation at our southern border," said Isabel Rubio, Executive Director of !HICA!

"We must care for the families that are in our own neighborhoods. We must recognize how our current immigration policy strikes fear in the hearts of our families and tears at the fabric of our local communities."