Texas Bakery Owners Arrested for Harboring Undocumented Workers

Federal authorities charged the owners of Abby's Bakery in Los Fresnos, Texas, with employing and sheltering undocumented immigrants following an ICE raid.

Leonardo Baez and Nora Alicia Avila-Guel, legal U.S. residents and owners of Abby's Bakery, face federal charges for harboring and employing undocumented workers.
ICE agents apprehended eight undocumented workers during a February 12 raid, with two individuals confirming the owners were aware of their immigration status.
The workers were reportedly housed in an adjacent apartment with minimal amenities, raising additional concerns about their living conditions.
The arrests are part of the Trump administration's intensified efforts to prosecute employers who violate federal immigration laws.
The case has sparked local debate, with the Los Fresnos mayor expressing frustration and community members voicing support for the family.