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Immigration Enforcement
Harrisburg, PA
News
Mass ICE Arrests Outside PennDOT License Center After Crowd Sparks Police Calls: Reports
A large gathering outside a PennDOT driver's license center led to federal immigration enforcement to arrest over a dozen people on Friday, April 3, officials said. Thirteen people were arrested during the incident outside the West Kittanning Driver License Center, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed, according to reports by Pittsburgh’s WTAE Action News 4 and WPXI Channel 11. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents responded after East Franklin Police received calls about an “abnormally large amount of individuals” outside the facility in Kittanning, Armstrong County, authorit…
Hackensack, NJ
News
ICE Arrests Convicted Child Sex Offender After NJ Prison Release, Feds Say
A convicted child sex offender was arrested by federal immigration authorities after being released from a New Jersey prison, officials said. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Newark took Alvaro Tuero, a Cuban national, into custody upon his release from a state prison in Bridgeton, according to ICE. Records show he was released on March 6. Tuero, of Union City, has prior convictions including sexually assaulting a child under 13, lewdness, endangering the welfare of a child through sexual conduct, burglary, and parole violations, authorities said. New Jersey Department …
Potomac, MD
News
ICE Agents Will Begin Working At Airports To Ease Lines, Border Czar Tom Homan Confirms
President Donald Trump announced that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will be deployed to US airports to address long security lines caused by the ongoing partial government shutdown. The ICE deployment is expected to begin Monday, March 23, Border Czar Tom Homan confirmed. The unprecedented move, announced Sunday morning, March 22, comes as thousands of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers remain unpaid and many have called in sick or resigned, leading to severe staffing shortages. Trump said the deployment is necessary to ensure airport operations …
Old Bridge, NJ
News
‘I’m Gonna Call ICE On You’: Old Bridge Zoning Board Member’s Threats Caught On Video
Patricia Testaverde, a member of a local zoning board in Middlesex County, was seen on bodycam footage threatening to call immigration enforcement on a group of contractors who were allegedly blocking her driveway while removing a tree. “I’m gonna call ICE on you guys,” Testaverde, who serves on the Old Bridge Zoning Board of Appeals, motioning to people in the background, in bodycam footage uploaded to Reddit. The bodycam footage is from Wednesday, Nov. 5. Testaverde, a former NYPD detective, was speaking to a police officer while in the middle of a neighbor dispute. She later threatens t…
Hagerstown, MD
Politics
Moore Takes On Trump: Maryland Files Lawsuit To Block Possible $102M ICE Detention Center
Maryland is suing the Trump administration over plans to use a warehouse in Washington County as an ICE detention center, Governor Wes Moore announced. Moore said the state is taking legal action in partnership with Attorney General Anthony Brown to block what he described as an ICE operation that would strain local public services and create fear in the community. “Hey, get in here. We're suing the Trump administration,” Moore said in a video posted Monday afternoon. “ICE is currently trying to use a warehouse space in Washington County as a detention center. Putting a strain on our local…
Lindenwold-Clementon, NJ
Police & Fire
Video
: ICE Raid Sends Kids Running From Bus Stop: Lindenwold School District
Video shows a group of 4th and 5th-graders in Lindenwold running from a bus stop after spotting Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents nearby on Thursday, Feb. 12. The students were waiting at their assigned bus stop when an ICE operation occurred at the Woodland Village Apartments at 401 E Gibbsboro Rd., the Lindenwold School District said in a release. The presence of multiple enforcement vehicles caused significant fear and confusion, and several students ran from the bus stop, the school district said. Video was shared by Hispanos Unidos en NJ Lindenwold Facebook. "Our …
Ridgefield Park-Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
News
Video
: Feds Arrest Mom Dropping Toddler At Little Ferry Daycare
Federal officials detained a mother outside a Bergen County daycare after allowing her to first drop off her toddler on Tuesday, Feb. 10, according to footage obtained by Daily Voice and witnesses. The incident at Early Learners in Little Ferry was initially believed to have involved ICE agents, but Little Ferry Police Chief James Walters confirmed the arresting agents were from Diplomatic Security Services (DSS). Walter said his department was never notified and it was not immediately clear why the woman was being detained. DSS' website says that it is the federal law enforcement and securi…
Bel Air, MD
Politics
Child Sex Predator Freed Early In Maryland Snatched By ICE After Release
A convicted child sex predator who was supposed to spend decades behind bars was released early in Maryland — and ICE was waiting. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested Anthony Rodriguez-Gregorio, a Guatemalan national with a final order of removal, after he was released from a Maryland prison just over a year into a 25-year sentence, ICE said. Rodriguez-Gregorio was convicted in 2024 of sexually assaulting a child he was babysitting, ICE said. Despite being sentenced to 25 years, the agency said he was released from custody after serving just over one year. ICE Baltimor…
Germantown, MD
News
SWAT Search Near Germantown Mobile Home Park Was Criminal Case, Not Immigration Raid: Police
A heavy police presence that sparked confusion and concern near the Germantown Mobile Home Park on Wednesday was tied to a criminal investigation — not immigration enforcement. Montgomery County police said officers and detectives, working with federal law enforcement partners, served a court-authorized search warrant at a nearby residence on Jan. 14 as part of an ongoing felony investigation. The operation included the department’s SWAT team, a move police said was made to ensure the safety of residents, officers, and the surrounding community. "We are aware that the law enforcement prese…
White Plains, NY
News
Latest Update: 2 Shot In New DHS Operation Following Deadly Twin Cities Incident
Federal immigration agents have released details after two people were shot in Portland, Oregon, just one day after a fatal Department of Homeland Security-involved incident in Minneapolis-St. Paul that has sparked protests and national outrage. According to ABC affiliate KATU in Portland, agents opened fire near East Burnside and 141st Avenue in Portland on Thursday afternoon, Jan. 8. The conditions of the two people shot were not immediately known. A statement by Homeland Security issued Thursday evening stated that, "US Border Patrol agents were conducting a targeted vehicle…
Albany, NY
Politics
Blakeman Launches Bid For NY Governor, Setting Up GOP Clash With Stefanik
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has officially launched his campaign for New York governor, setting up a high-profile Republican primary fight with Rep. Elise Stefanik. Blakeman announced his run Tuesday, Dec. 9, releasing a campaign video and posting on X that he plans to “Put New York First” by focusing on public safety, taxes, and utility costs. “Our state is struggling with high taxes, rising utility bills, and rising crime,” Blakeman wrote. “New Yorkers deserve a proven leader who will put New York first” Blakeman pointed to his record as Nassau County executive, including keep…
Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
ICE Raids Newark Business For 2nd Time
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents conducted a raid at a business in Newark on Wednesday morning, Nov. 19, authorities said. This was the second time ICE had raided Ocean Seafood Depot at 331 Adams St., having previously visited the site in January. At least 26 ICE agents were at the facility for the 9 a.m. raid, along with several FBI agents, News12 New Jersey reported. In a statement, ICE said they conducted a court executed search warrant as part of an active criminal investigation involving labor operations at Ocean Seafood. ICE said they could not release additional informatio…
Arlington, VA
Police & Fire
Watch
: ICE Take Down Violent El Salvador Fugitive In Arlington After Four Illegal US Entries
Federal agents took down a violent repeat offender from El Salvador in Virginia after he illegally entered the US for the fourth time, authorities said. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that Carlos Ramirez-Guzman was arrested on Oct. 17 in Arlington. Ramirez-Guzman, a citizen of El Salvador, has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on a law enforcement officer and domestic battery, according to ICE. Officials said the operation was carried out with assistance from the FBI and the State Department’s Diplomatic Security Service (DSS). …
Rutherford, NJ
News
ICE ‘Sightings’ In East Rutherford Were Actually NJ State Police Task Force, Cops Say
East Rutherford police are clearing up confusion after social media reports claimed ICE agents were spotted in town Thursday, Oct. 23. According to police, the sightings on the west end of town were not related to immigration enforcement. “It was not ICE,” the department said. “It was a task force of the New Jersey State Police conducting an investigation. The ERPD was aware of their presence.” Police added that while residents do not need to be concerned, it’s always a good idea to have identification on hand. “We believe it’s always a good idea to carry identification in the event of an…
Hamden, CT
News
Hamden Mayor Condemns ICE Raid At Local Car Wash: ‘Deplorable, Disgusting, Inhumane’
An ICE raid Wednesday morning, Oct. 15, at a Connecticut car wash has left the community shaken. Hamden Mayor Lauren Garrett sharply condemned the raid at the car wash on Dixwell Avenue, calling the federal action “deplorable” and “disgusting.” At a press conference held at the Keefe Community Center, Garrett said the raid happened around 10:20 a.m. "I think it's pretty clear that when you come for one of us, you're coming for all of us," Garrett said. “ICE detained eight people working at the car wash. There was a group of people who immediately assembled trying to get names o…
Arlington, VA
Politics
Convicted Child Rapist From El Salvador Marked ‘Non-Enforcement Priority’ Detained In VA: ICE
Federal officials say a convicted child rapist from El Salvador who was previously marked as a “non-enforcement priority” has now been detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Virginia. According to a statement from ICE, agents lodged an immigration detainer against 35-year-old Ricardo Leonel Mejia, who was convicted of repeatedly raping an 11-year-old child after being hired to renovate the family’s bathroom. Mejia was sentenced to 30 years in prison following his conviction. “Ricardo Leonel Mejia’s crimes are unthinkable. This monstrous individual repeatedly rape…
Arlington, VA
Politics
Trump Explodes With 1 A.M. Rant Threatening National Emergency In DC
President Donald Trump is threatening the nation's capital — again. On Monday, Trump said he would declare a national emergency and federalize DC "if necessary" after DC Mayor Muriel Bowser said Metropolitan Police would not cooperate with ICE agents after the 30-day emergency order expired on Wednesday, Sept. 10. Bowser previously said "immigration enforcement is not what MPD does, and with the end of the emergency, it won't be what MPD does." Trump wasn't having it. In a rambling post on Truth Social at around 1 a.m. on Monday, Trump took credit for turning DC "from one of the mos…
Arlington, VA
News
Child Sex Suspect Released In Virginia Put On ‘Crocodile Tears’ Show During DC Arrest, ICE Says
A 35-year-old Mexican national accused of sex crimes against a Virginia child was arrested near the National Mall after being released from custody despite an ICE detainer, federal officials announced. On Wednesday, Aug. 20, special agents with ICE Homeland Security Investigations and Metropolitan Police arrested David Perez-Teofani, 35, who had previously been charged with felony indecent liberties-proposed sex acts and aggravated sexual battery of a victim under 13, according to ICE. Perez-Teofani has been removed from the US twice before and illegally reentered each time, officials said.…
Arlington, VA
News
ICE Agents Ambush DC Father Loved In Community For Decades, Neighbors Rally To Save Him
A DC father who has been a part of his community for more than two decades is sitting in ICE custody after being picked up on his way to work, sparking outrage and support from neighbors and loved ones. On Monday, Aug. 18, Byron Mejia was surrounded by three police cars and taken into custody by ICE while commuting to his job, according to his distraught family. Mejia, who came to Washington, DC from Guatemala in 2005 at age 19, has spent more than 20 years in the community, raising two children with his wife, Monica Sanchez. Loved ones say he built a life marked by hard work, though…
Trenton, NJ
News
Trump Is Blocking Crime Victim Funds Over Immigration Laws: NJ Fights Back
New Jersey is leading a coalition of 21 attorneys general from states including New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts in suing the Trump Administration over what officials call unlawful conditions placed on federal funding for crime victims, officials announced Monday, Aug. 18. The lawsuit challenges the Trump Administration’s move to withhold Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant money from states unless they comply with federal immigration enforcement priorities, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said. VOCA funds are used for advocacy services, sexual assault forensic exams, funera…
Simsbury, CT
Politics
'Rage Against The Regime': Protests Against Trump Administration Being Held Nationwide
Americans across the country are gearing up for a new wave of coordinated demonstrations targeting President Donald Trump’s administration. The 50501 protest group has announced a new nationwide day of action, "Rage Against The Regime," set for Saturday, Aug. 2. While the number of registered protest sites is, as of Friday, Aug. 1, lower than previous demonstrations "No Kings" and "Good Trouble Lives On," organizers expect turnout to grow. The protests are part of a summer-long campaign of peaceful demonstrations opposing what organizers call escalating attacks by the Trump administr…
Towson, MD
Politics
‘Locked Out’: ICE Slams Door On Maryland Lawmakers At Detention Center
A group of elected officials in Maryland say they were denied access to the ICE detention facility after attempting to schedule a tour. Four members of the House of Representatives and at least two state senators were among the members of "Team Maryland" who say they were rebuffed as they attempted to inspect the conditions of the facility. "My Maryland colleagues and I were DENIED ENTRY to the Baltimore ICE detention center—despite following all legal requirements," Congressman Johnny Olszewski stated. "Congress has a legal right to inspect ICE facilities. Amid reports of inhumane c…
Cambridge, MA
Politics
Feds To Teach Harvard 'The Hard Way,' Issue Subpoenas Demanding Foreign Students' Info
The Department of Homeland Security has escalated its battle with Harvard University, issuing subpoenas this week that demand the university turn over records tied to its foreign student visa program. The move marks the latest clash between the federal government and universities over international students. Harvard, which hosts more than 7,000 of them, called the legal action an “unnecessary” political attack. “We tried to do things the easy way with Harvard. Now, through their refusal to cooperate, we have to do things the hard way,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. She accused…
Fairfield, CT
News
New ICE Budget Tops Spending By Most Of World’s Militaries: Report
Immigration and Customs Enforcement will receive a budget that rivals the world’s largest armies, thanks to a narrowly passed spending plan in Congress this week. Supporters say the funding will accelerate removals of undocumented immigrants, while critics called the measure "immoral" and "one of the saddest days in American history." President Donald Trump’s so-called “One Big Beautiful Act,” which he signed on Friday, July 4, sets aside $170 billion toward immigration. The package includes more than $30 billion for enforcement, $45 billion for detention centers, and $47 billion for border …
Bel Air, MD
Politics
ICE Detains Pro Boxer Days After Embarrassing Jake Paul Loss
The hits keep coming for Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Days after his loss to Jake Paul in Las Vegas, Chavez was dealt another blow — this time by the Trump administration. The Department of Homeland Security announced on Thursday, July 3, that the Mexican boxer was flagged as a public safety threat and is facing expedited deportation. Officials say Chavez has been detained by ICE, calling him a "criminal illegal alien" who has an active warrant in Mexico for his alleged involvement in organized crime and weapons trafficking. According to DHS, Chavez was arrested by ICE agents on July 2 in Studi…
Bel Air, MD
Politics
DOJ Accuses Maryland Court Of Undermining Trump Immigration Agenda
The US Department of Justice is suing the District Court of Maryland over a controversial standing order that blocks immigration enforcement actions — automatically. Federal officials filed the complaint on Wednesday, June 25, accusing the court of overstepping its authority by issuing injunctions against federal immigration enforcement without proper judicial review. According to the DOJ, the Maryland court has implemented a "standing order" that requires clerks to automatically enter an injunction against removing or challenging the legal status of any non-citizen detained in Maryland who…
Bethlehem, PA
Police & Fire
Bethlehem Apartment Site Raided; 17 Undocumented Workers Taken Into Custody, ICE Says
Seventeen people were taken off the job site and into custody after a federal immigration raid in Pennsylvania, authorities announced. Agents from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and other federal partners showed up at the Five 10 Flats apartment complex on East 3rd Street in Bethlehem on Tuesday, June 11, and served a Notice of Inspection. More than a dozen people were arrested during a raid in Bethlehem. ICE According to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the site — currently under restoration and unoccupied — was being staffed by workers provided by a subcontrac…
Hackensack, NJ
News
Video
: ICE Arrests NYC Mayoral Hopeful Brad Lander In Clash At Immigration Court
New York City Comptroller and Democratic mayoral candidate Brad Lander was arrested by immigration authorities during a dramatic encounter at an immigration court in Manhattan on Tuesday, June 18, his campaign confirmed. Video from the scene shows Lander confronting federal agents as they attempted to take a man into custody near 26 Federal Plaza. In the footage, Lander is seen clutching the man’s shoulder and repeatedly demanding to see a judicial warrant. Hi, this is Meg Barnette, Brad's wife. While escorting a defendant out of immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza, Brad... Posted by …
Amityville, NY
Schools
School Worker's ICE Outfit On 'Hero Day' Sparks Outrage, Reassignment At Amityville Campus
An elementary school event meant to celebrate everyday heroes has sparked controversy after a staff member reportedly dressed up an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent. The incident occurred Wednesday, June 11, at Northwest Elementary School during the Amityville Union Free School District’s “Hero Day,” when students and staff were encouraged to dress as role models or public servants. One employee showed up wearing a hat and jacket identifying them as an ICE agent, parents claimed on social media. The move was deemed especially offensive in a district where more than 58 pe…
Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
News
Fake ICE Agent Yells ‘Immigration,’ Zip-Ties Woman In Philly Robbery: Police
A man dressed as an ICE agent yelled “Immigration!” before zip-tying a woman for two hours and robbing her of $1,000 at a Philadelphia business, authorities announced on Tuesday, June 10. The 50-year-old victim was working alone inside a repair shop on the 6400 block of Harbison Avenue around 2:11 p.m. on Sunday, June 8, when the impersonator walked in wearing a black tactical vest marked “Security Enforcement Agent,” Philadelphia police said. He claimed to be with law enforcement, then forced the woman into a corner and tied her hands using zip ties, investigators detailed. According to po…
North Adams, MA
News
Marines May Be Next As Trump Sends National Guard To LA Amid ICE Protests
In response to escalating protests against immigration enforcement, the Trump administration has announced the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles. It follows two days of confrontations between demonstrators and immigration agents during raids on local businesses, raising concerns among California officials regarding public safety. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth indicated that active-duty US Marines could also be mobilized from Camp Pendleton in North San Diego County if violence persists. "The violent mob assaults on ICE and Federal Law Enforcement are designed to pre…
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