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ICE ramps up nationwide ahead of 2026 midterms

By Drooid · Oct 31, 2026 · How we work

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U.S. ICE agents have increased operations nationwide ahead of the 2026 midterms.
ICE activity rose in Portland, Oregon; Dover, N.J.; New York City; Illinois; California.
Councilwoman Sandra Wittner reported a dozen ICE agents outside a Dover Walgreens at 5 a.m.
Wendy Weiser says ICE tactics aim to intimidate voters and officials, early-voting among communities of color rose.
Juan Proaño warns ICE near polling perimeters could deter voters, noting intimidation is illegal.

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U.S. ICE agents have increased operations nationwide ahead of the 2026 midterms.
ICE activity rose in Portland, Oregon; Dover, N.J.; New York City; Illinois; California.
Councilwoman Sandra Wittner reported a dozen ICE agents outside a Dover Walgreens at 5 a.m.
Wendy Weiser says ICE tactics aim to intimidate voters and officials, early-voting among communities of color rose.
Juan Proaño warns ICE near polling perimeters could deter voters, noting intimidation is illegal.