Elida Reyes
Coverage of Elida Reyes in the Nexus archive.
- Southfield advocates emphasize community support while protesting GSA lease tied to ICE
Southfield community advocates protest a U.S. General Services Administration lease for an ICE legal office, citing its role in enabling detention centers. Elida Reyes of Community Action for Empowerment shared the story of a Venezuelan immigrant deported after ICE detention, highlighting local efforts to support at-risk families.
- Pontiac’s Latino community grapples with surge in immigration arrests
Pontiac's Latino community faces a surge in immigration arrests, with over 400 residents detained since 2025. Elida Reyes and Alexis Huyck of the advocacy group Community Aid For Empowerment (CAFE) document arrests, provide support to affected families, and report heightened ICE activity near public spaces. The arrests have caused widespread fear, described as 'self-imposed house arrest,' with many detainees facing deportation despite having legal status.