ICE has reportedly arrested two dozen individuals for suspected federal immigration law violations, with advocacy groups claiming the number is as high as 26. Critics argued that officers surveilled workers prior to the detentions. ICE stated that some of those arrested have criminal histories, including seven with final orders of removal. The arrests occurred during a targeted operation, though officials have not disclosed the specific locations.

Advocacy groups have criticized the timing and tactics, calling them disruptive and harmful to local communities. ICE stated, “ICE remains dedicated to upholding the immigration system’s integrity while prioritizing the removals of aliens who undermine the safety and security of the United States.”

ICE said the operation followed an investigation identifying multiple alleged immigration law violators. The agency has declined to release full identities and charges.

Advocacy groups reported that the detained workers were traveling to a Mount Nittany Medical Center construction site. The groups have trained volunteers to monitor ICE activity and called for greater transparency on the arrests.

Centre County Rapid Response Network representatives jointly stated, “A main focus of CCRRN is protecting the constitutional right to due process. If we take this right away from some, we run the risk of taking it away from all.”

The representatives added, “Due process appears to be eroding, and unless we all have these rights, eventually many of us may not have them. We have a duty to care for all segments of our population, believing that unless all are safe, none are safe.”

Pennsylvania State Police initially said troopers had no involvement in the Centre County ICE activity. They later clarified that troopers stopped nearby but left after being told operations were underway.

The Rapid Response Network claimed the arrests have harmed public safety perceptions among immigrant and nonimmigrant residents. The group called for more information on due process and detention conditions.

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ICE has reportedly arrested two dozen individuals for suspected federal immigration law violations, with advocacy groups claiming the number is as high as 26. Critics argued that officers surveilled workers prior to the detentions. ICE stated that some of those arrested have criminal histories, including seven with final orders of removal. The arrests occurred duringContinue reading “Two Dozen Arrested in Sweeping ICE Operation”

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