Tow Company Returns Vehicles After ICE Arrests

Juan Leon had only been running Leo’s Towing in the Twin Cities for a few months when he began noticing a troubling pattern: cars left abandoned across the metro, sometimes for days. Many belonged to people detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

“Seeing there was a need for someone to help out, help clear the streets and get people back their vehicles, we stepped up,” Leon said.

By late December, Leon and his small crew began tracking down the vehicles after tips from community members. If families contact them, the team returns the cars directly. If not, they work to identify owners and deliver the vehicles to relatives — free of charge.

Donations from across the country now help fund the effort, allowing the crew to operate around the clock. But the work has come with risks.

“When they doxxed me, they put all my information out there,” Leon said. “We’ve been getting death threats.”

So far, the team estimates it has returned about 250 vehicles, offering families relief during painful, uncertain times. Source: https://www.kimt.com