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LAKE WORTH BEACH, Fla. — Immigration advocates in Lake Worth Beach took to the streets Thursday to raise awareness about federal immigration enforcement in their community , posting signs with bold black-and-white messages throughout areas where community members have been detained.

The demonstration began with a prayer at the Guatemalan Maya Center in Lake Worth Beach before volunteers spread out across the city to post their message.

"We're here today to really bring awareness to what's happening in our communities," said Mariana Blanco, director of operations at the Guatemalan Maya Center. "We have seen it time and time again all throughout 2025, folks being detained, essentially being kidnapped off the streets, racially profiling work vehicles."

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