https://prospect.org/2026/03/30/apr-2026-magazine-when-ice-blows-through-rural-america-minnesota/

«Salazar herself had always been told by family members to hide her emotions and keep her head down. Despite this, she couldn’t help but cry at an Albert Lea City Council meeting on February 9, when she gave a public statement about how ICE was affecting her family.

“Both my daughters are carrying their passports,” she said, wiping a tear away. “I shouldn’t have to send my kids that are U.S. citizens with their passports because I don’t know if they’re going to be detained.” Her voice hitched. “I can’t even allow my mom to go outside during the day when I am not home.”

She described to me her work organizing Cinco de Mayo and Mexican Independence Day celebrations for city residents, which she has done for years.

“Everybody loves the music, the food, the parties,” she said. “But are you saying you just love our music? You just love our food? But you don’t love us enough to fight for us to stay here?”»