Following high-profile ICE detentions across Connecticut, several cities are evaluating how their employees interact with the federal agents.
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Afghan interpreter released on bond after ICE detention
Zia, who once worked with U.S. Armed Forces and came to the country through legal means, was detained in July after a routine appointment.
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CT faith leaders, advocates press lawmakers to protect immigrants
Faith leaders and immigrant advocates held a rally Monday outside the Capitol, urging CT lawmakers to prioritize immigrant safety.
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As Trump calls for $100K H-1B visa fee, CT employers face uncertainty
Many CT companies use the H-1B visa to hire specialized employees, but the new policy could make that financially unfeasible for some.
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This Ukrainian family fled war in Odesa and found a foothold in CT
After Russia’s full-scale invasion, a Ukrainian family sought refuge in New Haven. And in their home city of Odesa, life continues amid war.
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CT advocates protest arrest of Hartford activist by ICE
Hartford resident Victor Sanchez, member of Make the Road CT and Hartford Deportation Defense, was detained by ICE Wednesday, advocates said.
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CT announces ban on warrantless ICE arrests in state courthouses
Immigration officers to be prohibited from making certain arrests, wearing masks in state courthouses. How rules will be enforced is unclear.
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Democrat lawmakers ask CT judicial branch to ban ICE arrests at courthouses
Senate Democrats asked CT Chief Justice Raheem Mullins to ban ICE from arresting people anywhere where judicial proceedings are taking place.
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ICE arrests, deportations in CT up sharply in Trump’s second term
ICE has more than doubled its arrests and tripled its deportations in Connecticut compared to the first half of 2024.
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ICE arrests 65 people in CT in four-day operation
The announcement comes after people in Western Connecticut cities warned about increased federal immigration enforcement activity last week.
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CT joins 20 states, DC suing DOJ to stop immigration requirements on victim funds
AGs from 20 states asked a judge to block DOJ conditions that would cut victim funding if states don’t comply with immigration enforcement.
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CT receives letter from AG Bondi alleging ‘sanctuary policies,’ demanding response
CT received a letter this week from the U.S. Attorney General alleging state policies impede federal immigration enforcement.
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Sen. Blumenthal visits CT resident in ICE detention
An Afghan man, known as Zia S., served as an interpreter for U.S. Armed Forces. He came to the U.S. through a process called humanitarian parole.
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State, but no CT cities, on DOJ list of ‘sanctuary jurisdictions’
Six CT cities were on a list of ‘sanctuary cities’ published and withdrawn in May by Homeland Security. They are not on the new list.
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Lawmakers work to free Afghan interpreter arrested by ICE in CT
The former interpreter for U.S. troops in Afghanistan was detained on July 15 despite having been approved for humanitarian parole in 2024.