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Atlanta Latino advocacy group organizer says ICE arrests are meant to ‘terrorize our community’
On Tuesday, Latino advocacy organizer Jerry Gonzalez said U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is still conducting a series of arrest efforts in Georgia. “We’ve heard that there are some operations still happening today,
ICE targeting locations in and around Atlanta to make arrests
Chamblee Mayor Brian Mock says he knows the immigration system needs reform, but says the weekend roundups by immigrations and customs are troubling and now people are scared to go out, even those with no criminal history.
ICE launches ‘targeted operations’ in metro Atlanta
TUCKER, Ga. — The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) began targeted arrest operations in metro Atlanta Sunday. Community members say immigration officers arrested several people across the metro Atlanta area on Sunday, although ICE says the operations are ongoing, and they do not have a final number of people arrested.
ICE arrests spark "fear" in metro Atlanta Latino communities
Immigration lawyers and advocacy groups say they are getting more calls for help after U.S. federal agents conducted "targeted operations" to arrest undocumented migrants in metro Atlanta over the weekend.
Businesses and community leaders respond to Atlanta ICE arrests
Arrests by immigration agents that started Sunday in Atlanta and other cities around the country have driven uncertainty and concerns for some businesses, workers and community le
'Families are scared': Latin American Association CEO on ICE arrests in metro Atlanta
NBC reported around 1,100 people were arrested nationwide on Sunday, more than ICE initially reported. The impact is felt in schools, churches, and businesses.
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Georgia sheriffs sign up for ICE program to crack down on illegal immigration
Five Georgia sheriff’s offices have signed up for a controversial federal program, known as 287(g), which allows local law enforcement officers to perform some of the functions of immigration agents, ...
Where were there ICE operations around Atlanta?
We have some idea of where the agency has been conducting arrests in metro Atlanta, with the DEA Atlanta office posting about its role.
What should you do if ICE comes to your home or workplace?
With immigration raids in Georgia and across the country since Donald Trump retook the White House, what should you do if ...
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Mother of five among those arrested by ICE in Georgia operation
ICE representatives in Atlanta did not immediately respond to multiple requests to answer questions about the arrests in Georgia. Unofficial reports suggest more than 20 people were arrested by ...
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Quakers file suit to stop ICE raids at churches like what happened Sunday
One day after federal agents arrested a man at a church in Georgia, a coalition of Quakers filed suit to block raids at ...
Georgia lawmakers split along party lines over ICE targeted operations
ATLANTA — The targeted ICE operations across Georgia over the weekend are being greeted with praise and concern among the state’s lawmakers. Some Democrats whose districts have large immigrant ...
Ga. State Republicans praise ICE efforts, want more law enforcement requirements
One by one, Atlanta News First spoke with Georgia Senate Republicans who praised President Donald Trump’s plan to detain and ...