The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is helping care for more than two dozen migrants rescued from a dangerous situation in Fort Worth.
LULAC says it was called to help after FBI agents found 26 Honduran refugees naked, hungry, cold and scared.
Those familiar with the case say the people were being held by human traffickers until their families paid more money.
LULAC says agents were tipped off about the operations and its hostages, and want more people to report strange activity.
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"We believe the community should be aware and vigilant and report. If you see something, say something. If you're not sure call anyway, let's get some help for these people," said Hilda Duarte, LULAC district director in Grand Prairie, Texas.
The Fort Worth Police Department says two people were taken into custody and have been charged with the offense of smuggling of persons. The two people arrested have been identified as 35-year-old Carlos Plata and 33-year-old Gonzalo Ramirez. It is not known if they have retained lawyers.
LULAC is helping the migrants with food and accommodations.
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The migrants will all be allowed to stay in the country to testify in any possible court case.
