ICE raids
Coverage of ICE raids in the Nexus archive.
- Interfaith vigil at Philadelphia’s Christ Church calls for end to ICE raids
An interfaith vigil at Philadelphia’s Christ Church called for an end to ICE raids, marking the nation’s 250th anniversary. Attendees condemned President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement policies, with Rev. Alisa Wailoo and other clergy members organizing the event and weekly protests outside the Philadelphia ICE Field Office.
- Dodgers fulfill $1M pledge to support families of immigrants impacted by ICE raids, report says
The Los Angeles Dodgers have fulfilled a pledge to support families of immigrants impacted by last year's ICE raids, making a $1.1 million donation to community organizations, according to the Los Angeles Times.
- Foot traffic to small shops fell after last year’s ICE raids. Owners say it never really came back
Foot traffic to small shops in Boyle Heights declined after last year’s ICE raids, with owners reporting ongoing economic struggles. Melchor Moreno’s restaurant, La Chispa de Oro, saw significant losses, and businesses in Latino immigrant communities continue to face reduced activity due to fear of immigration enforcement.
- Sonia Sotomayor apologizes to Brett Kavanaugh in US supreme court justice spat
Sonia Sotomayor, a U.S. Supreme Court justice, apologized to Brett Kavanaugh for criticizing his opinion on ICE raids, highlighting the court's public divisions. The apology follows Sotomayor's remarks at a Kansas event over a September ruling supporting immigration enforcement actions in California.