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ICE Actions Spark Outrage in Suffolk County, NY

3/8/2026

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ICE Detains Reporter

In Suffolk County, New York, ICE agents have been filmed at precincts, spurring Latino outrage.
Suffolk officials say police do not cooperate with ICE.
Activists filmed agents at multiple precincts, raising fears.
The Suffolk County Police Department states it does not engage in immigration enforcement.
In Nashville, Estefany Rodriguez, a Colombian-born reporter, was detained by ICE during a targeted operation, facing deportation despite pending asylum and green-card applications.

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Makhija Opposes ICE

Democratic Commissioner Neil Makhija of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, opposes plans for new ICE detention centers.
He cites constitutional rights and protection for residents from federal immigration enforcement actions.
Rep. José Batista of Rhode Island introduced legislation to prohibit civil arrests at courthouses without a judicial warrant.
A poll shows over 60% of Rhode Islanders support judicial warrants for ICE arrests.

History

Historical Context

The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, also known as the Hart-Celler Act, abolished national origin quotas that had restricted immigration since the 1920s. This pivotal legislation increased immigration from Latin America and Asia, fostering diverse communities. Current tensions over ICE operations reflect ongoing debates about immigrant rights and local law enforcement's role, underscoring the need for legislative protections like Rep. José Batista's proposed bill against warrantless arrests.

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ICE Detains Reporter

In Suffolk County, New York, ICE agents have been filmed at precincts, spurring Latino outrage.
Suffolk officials say police do not cooperate with ICE.
Activists filmed agents at multiple precincts, raising fears.
The Suffolk County Police Department states it does not engage in immigration enforcement.
In Nashville, Estefany Rodriguez, a Colombian-born reporter, was detained by ICE during a targeted operation, facing deportation despite pending asylum and green-card applications.

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