ICE is ramping up in New York, immigrant rights activists say

Immigrant rights activists say there is an uptick of ICE activity across New York as well as the nation, as state officials implement a new law to end cooperation on immigration enforcement under many circumstances. Hands Off NYC, an advocacy coalition, reported that confirmed sightings of ICE activity in New York City more than doubled in July from the previous month. The number of ICE sightings around Albany, Schenectady and Troy increased from eight in June of this year to 33 in July, according to the Capital Region Sanctuary Coalition.

A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security said the detained individuals crossed into the country illegally and were released during the Biden administration. They will receive full due process, the spokesperson said.