‘Time to act’: Local groups demand action from Troy, state against ICE

‘Time to act’: Local groups demand action from Troy, state against ICE

TROY, N.Y. — Dozens of residents, advocates and leaders of local organizations gathered outside City Hall on Friday morning, demanding the city and state better protect immigrants and condemn the actions taken by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Troy. “We are caught in hundreds of catch-22 situations every single day. This is not dignity, this is not equity,” said Jahaira of the New York Immigrant Coalition. “It is time to unite our…

Advocates say ICE is in Troy — they want the federal agency out of the city

Advocates call for action at the federal, state and local level to stop recent ICE detainments in Troy.