MCMINNVILLE, Ore. — Several U.S. citizens in Yamhill County , including a high school student, were detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) this week, according to Oregon For All , a coalition for immigrant justice.

On Friday, a 17-year-old from McMinnville High School and another U.S. citizen were detained during sweeps in Yamhill County; at least seven other people were also detained, Oregon For All said.

Unidos Bridging Community 's executive director, Miriam Vargas Corona, told KGW that six people were detained on Friday: four in McMinnville, one in Dundee and one in Newburg. Another person was arrested in Newburg on Thursday, the nonprofit said.

In a message to families , McMinnville High School Superintendent Dr. Kourtney Ferrua confirmed the incident, say

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