A federal raid at a popular Mexican restaurant in Colorado’s high country quickly grew into a community protest Tuesday, as Homeland Security agents said they were there to execute a criminal search warrant but left without making any arrests.

Agents blocked off Hacienda Real on Summit Boulevard in Frisco with crime scene tape before seizing computer towers and other evidence in bags. At the same time, the owner, Luis Flores, said they also asked for employee records, including immigration documents tied to his staff.

“I just want to thank you for the support,” Flores said of the crowd that gathered outside his restaurant, tapping his chest. “It’s just too hard.”

More than 30 community members and school officials gathered, voicing frustration over the heavy federal presence.

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    21 minutes ago

    I’ve been mad about all of these raids, but something about them raiding Frisco elevated that (no pun intended). I love Frisco. I’ve only ever been in the summer, and it’s fucking idyllic. Get your DHS bullshit out of there, you assholes.

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    11 hours ago

    This should be taken as discrimination/racial profiling, I guarantee you Denny’s and ihop have more non documented workers than any mom and pop shop.

    Get the fuck out of local business and start prosecuting the CEO’s of billion dollar businesses

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      Oh, didn’t you hear? According to the supreme court, racial profiling is cool now if you’re DHS.