ICE Enforcement

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has launched one of the largest immigration enforcement operations of 2025, targeting undocumented immigrants across New York City in a sweeping campaign that’s drawing sharp criticism from local officials ... more

A federal immigration operation in Worcester, Massachusetts turned chaotic Thursday after dozens of residents surrounded ICE agents who were trying to arrest a mother in front of her children. The incident happened around 11:15 a.m ... more

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) played a key role in a multi-agency federal operation that led to the arrest of 133 individuals for immigration violations across New York, authorities announced April 14. The enhanced ... more

President Trump’s executive orders aimed at mass deportations and stricter border enforcement have sparked legal challenges and fear in immigrant communities. The administration seeks cooperation from state and local agencies in federal operations led by ... more

Public opinion on President Trump’s early immigration policies in his second term reveals deep partisan divides, according to Pew Research Center. While 47% say deportation efforts are appropriate, 44% believe they're excessive, and 59% overall ... more

Law enforcement leaders from across the Finger Lakes are responding to growing public inquiries about immigration amid rising federal enforcement locally. With federal immigration policies frequently changing and state laws limiting local cooperation with federal ... more

Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck has clarified his office's policy on illegal immigration, stating that local law enforcement lacks the authority to independently enforce civil immigration laws without federal assistance. His statement comes amid heightened ... more

A federal judge ruled that Jesus Romero-Hernandez, a Mexican citizen, will remain in custody, citing him as a flight risk and community threat. His recent arrest in Ithaca reignited national debate over deportation policies after ... more

New York Attorney General Letitia James released updated guidance on how schools and law enforcement should interact with ICE agents. The guidelines emphasize that undocumented status is a civil violation, not a criminal offense. ICE ... more

Acting Deputy U.S. Attorney General Emil Bove, a Seneca Falls native, warned of potential prosecution after Tompkins County Sheriff Derek Osborne’s office released Jesus Romero-Hernandez, a Mexican migrant with a federal arrest warrant. Bove repotedly ... more

Residents of Geneva and the Finger Lakes have reported sightings of law enforcement officers who appear to be federal immigration agents, though officials have not confirmed their presence or purpose. Social media posts show officers ... more

Geneva residents are voicing concerns following reports of ICE agents in the area over the weekend. Local leaders confirmed that federal agents were targeting specific individuals but emphasized that many in the community, including legal ... more