Anabel Romero and her 14-year-old daughter, both U.S. citizens, were among approximately 400 individuals detained for hours at a private race track near Boise, Idaho, during an FBI-led raid targeting illegal gambling operations. The operation resulted in over 100 arrests, with nearly all detainees facing immigration-related charges. The raid was marked by a dramatic law enforcement presence, including helicopters and armed officers, and involved restraining individuals, including minors, in front of their families.

The investigation focused on uncovering and dismantling illegal gambling activities, but the majority of arrests centered on immigration violations. The incident has raised concerns about the treatment of detainees and the impact on families, highlighting the complex intersection of law enforcement efforts against illegal gambling and immigration enforcement.