Overview

• On July 8, fifteen unmarked DHS vehicles spent nearly two hours in the museum’s private parking lot surveying entry and exit points
• Staff members say they asked agents for a warrant, badge or identification but were ignored
• Director Veronica Ocasio likened the operation to Gestapo‐style intimidation aimed at undocumented community members
• Alderman Anthony Quezada denounced the presence as an intentional scare tactic and pledged to resist federal overreach
• With the Barrio Arts Fest set for July 12, museum employees and community leaders say they will remain on high alert to protect undocumented attendees