A new digital tool called “Worker’s Eye” brings together confirmed reports from federal immigration agents in North Carolina on an interactive map.
The platform, launched in July by the immigrant rights group Siembra NC, was widely publicized following the announcement by Border Patrol deployment in Charlotte, planned for this weekend or early next week.
“While the Border Patrol threatens to cause chaos, ICE agents are intensifying their arrests of people on their way to work. This tool helps us get a clearer picture of how these federal agents operate in our state,” explains one of the spokespeople in a video posted today on social media.
The goal is to help families make informed decisions about their daily routes to school or work, administrators explained.
Related: Charlotte police confirm Border Patrol arrival on Saturday, November 15
Verification of reports
The application only includes confirmed reports, either because they were verified directly by the affected individuals themselves or through communication with detainees or their lawyers.
Verification can take anywhere from 24 hours to several days.
“Unlike other apps you may have seen, Ojo Obrero is not designed to monitor immigration agents in real time and does not use reports from public sources, but only includes reports that we have been able to verify,” the spokesperson explained in the launch video.
Staff and volunteers look for photographic or video evidence, audio recordings, people detained in local jails, and witness statements from family members or friends of those arrested before confirming an operation.
How Ojo Obrero Works
When entering to the website ojonc.orgUsers can explore an interactive map that displays confirmed incidents with icons indicating the type of operation.
The “carts” represent incidents that include traffic stops, while the purple icons indicate reports with partial information.
Additionally, a green shield allows for the identification of higher-risk areas, such as certain counties in the state where arrests are more frequent.
Ojo Obrero is also available as a mobile application for Android and iOS.
>>>Find more information here: Where to report and verify ICE arrests or raids in North Carolina?
Recent operations
Recent examples include operations in Sampson, Montgomery, and Union counties, where local police, some in collaboration with ICE, have arrested to construction workers, organizers of Siembra NC shared.
These arrests They have started with minor infractions, such as allegedly not wearing a seatbelt or driving without a license.
According to testimonies given to the Ojo Obrero team, many of these arrests appear to be specifically targeting immigrant workers, especially those who drive work vehicles.
Other features of the application
The platform also offers a digital “red card” with information about rights.
It also has a chatbot for asking questions in Spanish. This chatbot is trained using materials from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).
A second interactive map shows local jails and probation offices where ICE officers have arrested or received immigrants.
The organization also shares the counties or localities where there is collaboration with ICE through 287(g) agreements.
It may interest you: Four local agencies in North Carolina adopt the most aggressive 287(g) program model
What other resources exist?
Enlace Latino NC has a immigration guide For everything you need to know before, during, or after an encounter or situation with ICE.
In addition, several organizations They have community platforms or hotlines to learn about ICE operations such as RadarSafe, Carolina Migrant Network, CIMA, Vigilancia Vecinal, Juntos Seguros and Acción contra Redadas.
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There's a rumor going around that the Border Patrol will be all over North Carolina, not specifically coming to Charlotte and the surrounding area. What can you tell me about this rumor?
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