This week in Eagle County, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) crossed a clear and dangerous line. After detaining nine Latino community members, ICE agents left ace of spades cards—widely known as the “death card”—inside the abandoned vehicles. The cards, later found by family members, clearly identify ICE’s Denver Field Office. Photo provided by a family The ace of spades has a long history as a tool of intimidation , from psychological warfare during the Vietnam War

Blog was updated to reflect that at least nine people were detained in Eagle County on January 21, 2026. Voces Unidas has confirmed that on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at approximately 7:30 a.m., ICE agents carried out a series of fake traffic stops on Highway 6 near Exit 171 (Minturn exit). ICE agents stopped three vehicles simultaneously as those individuals were heading to work. This fake traffic stop resulted in the detention of seven community members. An eighth person