Hartford’s immigration court has hit a record removal rate in 2026, with judges sending an unprecedented number of people out of the country.
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New Haven mother sues federal government over ICE detainment
Nancy Martinez claims ICE agents handcuffed her and took her away without showing a warrant, leaving her children behind.
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ICE protest at federal building calls attention to CT enforcement operations
The peaceful rally sought to bring renewed attention to ongoing ICE activity in CT, the first large anti-ICE action at the site since January.
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New Haven dad seeks refuge from ICE at school
The 47-year-old was stopped by an immigration officer while taking his daughter to John S. Martinez School in the Fair Haven neighborhood.
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ICE officers appear to be wearing masks while making arrests in CT. Is that legal?
The encounters took place just weeks after CT Gov. Ned Lamont signed into law a bill that prohibits immigration officers from wearing masks.
Posted inJustice
US Justice Dept. sues CT over law banning masks, requiring ID for ICE
The Justice Dept filed suit in federal court over a new Connecticut law that prohibits federal agents from wearing masks and requires ID.
Posted inGovernment, Immigration
Lamont signs ICE law on courthouse steps, defying Trump administration
A bill signing ceremony underscored that Trump’s aggressive immigration tactics will be a central theme in the 2026 midterm elections.
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Bill limiting federal immigration actions gets final passage in CT House
SB 397 restricts activities of immigration officers and allows lawsuits against agents for constitutional violations, among other provisions.
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Cheshire welcomes home high school student detained by ICE
Elected officials, teachers and activists gathered in Cheshire Friday to welcome back Rihan, a high school senior detained by ICE weeks ago.
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CT Judicial Branch launches remote hearings page amid fear of ICE at courthouses
The Judicial Branch launched a new webpage, where residents can find information on remote hearings, amid concerns about ICE at courthouses.
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Teachers of Cheshire student detained by ICE await his return
The teachers of a Cheshire student detained by ICE this month say he was “clearly deeply appreciative of this opportunity” to study in U.S.
Posted inPolitics
CT Senate passes bill limiting federal immigration actions
The immigration bill would create a process for residents to sue federal agents for violations of their constitutional rights.
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U.S. Justice Dept. sues CT, New Haven over ‘sanctuary policies’
The lawsuit argues CT’s Trust Act violates the Supremacy Clause, which says when state and federal laws clash, federal law takes precedence.
