Witnesses, including a CT Public reporter, saw 2 arrests in Danbury’s Kennedy Park. An ICE agent was seen pushing a person who was recording.
Immigration
Posted inEducation
Trump administration sues CT over in-state tuition for undocumented students
The suit challenges CT laws that allow immigrant students lacking permanent legal status to receive in-state tuition, financial assistance.
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Blumenthal, Dems probe efforts to deport US military members and their families
More than 50 active-duty troops’ spouses and parents have been detained by immigration authorities, an AP investigation found.
Posted inImmigration
Lamont would tap emergency CT reserves to protect immigrants
Gov. Ned Lamont is proposing spending $5 million from a special state reserve to assist immigrants losing Temporary Protected Status.
Posted inImmigration
CT officials say ICE is active at Bradley International Airport
CT officials acknowledged the presence of federal ICE agents at Bradley Airport but had no details about the agency’s long-range plans.
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Appeals court reverses decision on immigrant detention, leaving no-bond policy in place
The 5th Circuit reversed a July 2 panel decision requiring bond hearings for immigrants held under Trump’s mandatory detention policy.
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DHS extends permits for immigrants set to lose TPS when justices’ order takes effect
U.S. CIS postponed the date that immigrants from seven countries affected by disaster and violence can legally work in the country.
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In Bridgeport, a call to protect Haitians with Temporary Protected Status
The end of Temporary Protected Status threatens Haitians in Connecticut, but community members said they would stand together and fight.
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ICE releases W. Hartford restaurant owner after 12 days in custody
Seyo Cecunjanin, the owner of Portobello, returned home 12 days after he was arrested by ICE and detained at Wyatt Detention Center in R.I.
Posted inJustice
CT officials cheer Supreme Court decision upholding birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court blocked President Donald J. Trump’s attempt to curb automatic citizenship for those born in the U.S.
Posted inPolitics
On a sidewalk, John Larson denounces ICE and gets a challenge from radio host
Congressman Larson called the press conference to denounce ICE and demand release of Seyo Cecunjanin but faced pushback from WTIC host.
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Supreme Court ends protective status for thousands of CT Haitians
The U.S. Supreme Court Thursday ended Temporary Protected Status for 1.3 million immigrants, leaving Haitian communities across CT reeling.
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Hartford immigration court is issuing more removal orders
Hartford’s immigration court has hit a record removal rate in 2026, with judges sending an unprecedented number of people out of the country.
