Ice agents detain woman known for immigration advocacy in Colorado

Jeanette Vizguerra entered US unlawfully 20 years ago and gained attention for sheltering in church in 2017
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) agents have detained an undocumented woman who is a prominent immigration advocate in Colorado.
Jeanette Vizguerra, 53, was reportedly taken into custody by Ice on Monday outside a Target store in the Denver area where she worked, according to her legal representatives, friends and family members.
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