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NY Lawmakers Blocked from Entering Immigrant Detention Center

8/7/2025

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Three Democratic lawmakers from New York City faced a shocking barrier when they tried to enter the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, where over 100 undocumented immigrants are detained. Masked agents denied them access, leaving them momentarily trapped. The lawmakers condemned ICE's actions, labeling the facility's use for non-criminal detainees as inhumane and a blatant display of power against vulnerable individuals.

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Three Democratic lawmakers from New York City faced a shocking barrier when they tried to enter the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, where over 100 undocumented immigrants are detained. Masked agents denied them access, leaving them momentarily trapped. The lawmakers condemned ICE's actions, labeling the facility's use for non-criminal detainees as inhumane and a blatant display of power against vulnerable individuals.