Gov. Ned Lamont has urged ICE to stay out of Connecticut, gaining praise from fellow Democrats and criticism from Republicans.
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CT faith leaders hold prayer gathering, urge ICE agents to ‘repent’
On a rainy Ash Wednesday, Christian and Jewish clergy gathered to pray and call on ICE agents to end violent tactics, follow their conscience
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Communities fight ICE detention centers, but have few tools to stop them
ICE is undertaking a massive expansion fueled in large part by the record $45 billion approved for immigration detention by Congress.
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Rep. Rosa DeLauro tells clergy she will not vote to abolish ICE
Rep. Rosa DeLauro, meeting with faith leaders Friday, was pressed to abolish ICE. But the congresswoman said she favors reform.
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Hopes dim for quick resolution to Homeland Security funding bill
Negotiations devolved into a blame game among Republicans and Democrats over who should be talking to whom about the DHS funding bill.
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Family of Renee Good speaks at forum hosted by Sen. Richard Blumenthal
The unofficial forum was one of several events put on by congressional Democrats over the past year to protest Trump administration actions.
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CT police: Cops must intervene if they see excessive force by feds
A CT law that requires police to intervene when they see abuse by other officers applies to immigration agents, top police officials said.
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‘National Shutdown’ in CT: Some shops close, some hold fundraisers
Organizers urged people all over the U.S. not to work, go to school or shop on Friday, one week after a similar demonstration in Minnesota.
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Sen. Susan Collins says ICE to end Maine operation after more than 200 arrests
Collins, a Republican, announced the development after saying she had spoken directly with Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem.
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CT organizers, unions to take part in ‘National Shutdown’
Community groups in CT are urging businesses and institutions to take part in a general strike Friday to protest ICE and support Minnesota.
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Immigration enforcement drives health concerns in CT
CT residents who fear they or a loved one could be deported say they are facing mounting mental and physical health problems.
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CT House Dems vote against Homeland Security funding bill
The DHS funding bill narrowly cleared the Republican-led House as Congress seeks to fund the rest of the government before Jan. 30.
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Sen. Chris Murphy went to Texas. ICE didn’t offer a warm welcome.
Chris Murphy tried to go inside two detention centers operated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement but was denied entry on Tuesday.
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ICE asserts sweeping power to enter homes without a judge’s warrant
Federal officers are asserting sweeping power to forcibly enter homes without a judge’s warrant, according to a memo obtained by The Associated Press.
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CT mayors, police chiefs weigh how to manage ICE deployments
Some CT mayors are talking with their police chiefs about how best to manage any confrontations between ICE officers and local residents.