Manny is an 18-year-old U.S. citizen from North Carolina.
On November 19, 2025, masked, armed ICE agents harassed and detained him while he slept in his work truck — even though he’d done nothing wrong.
Manny sat down with The Hometown Holler to share what it was like to wake up surrounded by armed men, the fear that followed, and how the experience changed his sense of safety and his future.
This is Manny's story — in his own words.
👉 Go to The Hometown Holler YouTube to watch the full interview.