ICE Detains Seven in New York, Including Three Children

A family of seven, including three children from Sackets Harbor Central School, was detained by ICE agents during an operation on a local dairy farm, leading to widespread concern from the community and advocacy groups. The arrests were initially connected to an investigation into Marcell Meyer, a man charged with child pornography, but the family was reportedly taken without a judicial warrant, raising alarms about the legality of the enforcement actions. New York Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York Immigration Coalition condemned the detentions, emphasizing that the family was complying with immigration proceedings and calling for their immediate release. The children, who are in grades 3, 10, and 11, have been transported to a detention facility in Texas, prompting local school officials to advocate for their return. Community members are planning a rally to demand the family's release, highlighting the emotional toll of the situation on the local community. The incident underscores growing tensions around immigration enforcement practices under the current administration.