The wife of a man in federal custody has told Newsweek he was detained by immigration agents just days after the birth of his daughter.

Why It Matters

President Donald Trump 's administration is carrying out plans to conduct what it calls the largest mass deportation operation in U.S. history.

In addition to people living in the country without legal status, immigrants with valid documentation , including green cards and visas, have been detained. Newsweek has documented dozens of cases involving green card holders and applicants who were swept up in the ICE raids . The administration has also detained individuals who have overstayed their visa or failed to renew.

What To Know

Tomas Salas Zaragoza, 43, a pipe layer with REV Construction, was arrested by the Tuscaloosa Count

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