New York City, Trump and immigration
ICE agents conducted roundups in New York City, and a day later, local authorities announced their own gang takedown. In immigrant neighborhoods, fear was palpable.
Here's a primer on the Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions in the New York City area since President Donald Trump returned to office.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids have begun in New York City as the Trump administration pushes for an increase in arrests of undocumented people across the United States. On Tuesday, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was in New York City to oversee ICE enforcement operations.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state is willing to cooperate with the Trump administration's efforts to deport undocumented migrants suspected of entering the country
New York is now one of the U.S. cities being targeted by federal officials as part of the Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigration.
As the Trump administration cracks down on immigration, including raids at public schools, York City district staff said it protect students regardless of their status.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said federal immigration agents had begun an enforcement action in New York City. The scope was not immediately clear.
Residents in New Jersey cities report seeing ICE agents, causing anxiety. Operations follow Newark raids; local officials address community concerns and educate on rights.
ICE agents arrested at least one person early Tuesday morning in New York City, according to multiple agencies.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state is willing to cooperate with the Trump administration’s efforts to deport undocumented migrants suspected of entering the country illegally — but only under certain circumstances.
The targets were handed down on Saturday after a middling start to President Trump's promised mass deportation push, the Washington Post reported.