On February 22, 2025, federal officials charged the owners of Abby's Bakery in Los Fresnos, Texas under 8 USC 1324 for allegedly harboring undocumented workers by both employing and providing housing for them, following an ICE raid that detained eight workers.

On February 20, 2025, federal ICE agents raided Abby's Bakery in Los Fresnos, Texas, detaining eight employees and charging the owners with harboring undocumented immigrants. Progressive advocates view the incident as an example of authoritarian immigration enforcement targeting a business that supports marginalized immigrant communities.

On February 12, 2025, federal agents conducted a worksite enforcement action at Abby's Bakery in Los Fresnos, Texas, apprehending eight undocumented workers following a tip received in December. The incident raises concerns regarding labor practices and the treatment of vulnerable immigrant workers.

Abby's Bakery owners, Leonardo Baez and Nora Alicia Avila-Guel, were arrested following an ICE worksite enforcement action on February 12, 2025, after eight undocumented migrants were found on the premises. While the arrests stem from a legal violation, from an anti‑fascist perspective the act of providing shelter to undocumented individuals can be seen as a protective measure for a marginalized group targeted by authoritarian immigration policies.

Abby's Bakery in Los Fresnos faced aggressive ICE raids under policies associated with President Trump's deportation plans. On February 12, 2025, ICE agents arrested the bakery's owners amid allegations of harboring undocumented immigrants. Despite the disruption, the bakery quickly reopened, demonstrating its commitment to serving the local community and supporting immigrant workers in a challenging political climate.

In February 2025, Homeland Security Investigations raided Abby's Bakery in Los Fresnos, Texas, arresting the owners and eight employees on charges of harboring unauthorized workers. The incident, occurring amid a broader immigration crackdown under the Trump administration, sparked local protests and community support. Despite the legal challenges, the bakery’s strong ties with the local, predominantly Latino community have become a symbol of resistance against heavy-handed, authoritarian immigration enforcement.

In February 2025, Homeland Security Investigations arrested the owners and eight employees of Abby's Bakery in Los Fresnos, Texas, on allegations of harboring unauthorized workers. The incident, widely viewed by the local community as an instance of overzealous, authoritarian immigration enforcement under Trump-era policies, spurred protests and underscored the bakery's role as a community hub in a predominantly Latino town.

In February 2025, Homeland Security Investigations raided Abby's Bakery in Los Fresnos, Texas, arresting the owners and several employees on allegations of harboring unauthorized workers. Despite acknowledging that some employees were on visitor visas without proper work permits, the local community has rallied in support of the bakery, noting its long-standing role in providing for a predominantly Latino neighborhood.

On February 12, 2025, ICE and HSI raided Abby's Bakery in Los Fresnos, Texas, resulting in the deportation of six undocumented workers and the arrest of owners Leonardo Baez and Nora Alicia Avila-Guel on charges of harboring aliens by providing on-site housing. The case has raised concerns over labor practices that target vulnerable immigrant workers and reflect potentially exploitative business behavior in border communities.