Family Detained in Sackets Harbor Immigration Raid Released After Protests

A mother and her three children detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during a raid in Sackets Harbor, New York, were released after 11 days, following significant community protests. The family was apprehended on March 27 during an operation targeting a South African man accused of child pornography, though they were not charged with any crime. The community rallied around the family, with around 1,000 residents marching to the home of Tom Homan, the acting head of ICE, to demand their release. Jennifer Gaffney, the superintendent of the local school district, expressed relief at the family's return and emphasized the community's support and resilience throughout the ordeal. The family's release followed a health review and interviews with authorities, though the reasons for their initial detention remain contentious. Advocates have highlighted the need for reform in immigration practices, especially in cases involving families and children.