The City of Memphis confirmed that federal agents from Homeland Security Investigations detained employees from a TACOnganas food truck, as shown in a video posted online. The video depicts individuals without uniforms or visible identification taking workers from the establishment. While ICE was not initially mentioned, workers were informed they were being detained by ICE, with Homeland Security Investigations also involved, according to Action News 5.
Memphis Mayor Paul Young addressed the community's concerns, stating, "We understand the shockwaves that are reverberating through our community right now following the release of the TACOnganas video." The business also confirmed seeking legal aid for employees and pledged to follow federal and local immigration laws, as stated by Local Memphis.
TACOnganas reported on social media that "Earlier today, individuals entered one of our trucks and took away several of our employees," with security footage capturing the incident but no identifying details left behind. The restaurant stated, "We have heard from the employees. They’ve been told they’re being detained by ICE," but added, "We do not know what prompted this. We were not told beforehand, and we have not been told since," as mentioned by Local Memphis. Emphasizing support for its workers, TACOnganas said, "As the country navigates a new normal, we’re here to support the community and to support our workforce and people, too." The incident has raised concerns about immigration enforcement and its impact on local businesses, as reported by FOX13 Memphis.
