ICE Arrests 65 Including 29 Serious Offenders in Connecticut Operation

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted a four-day operation called 'Operation Broken Trust' in Connecticut from August 12 to 15, resulting in the arrest of 65 undocumented immigrants. Of those arrested, 29 had been convicted or charged with serious crimes such as kidnapping, assault, drug offenses, weapons violations, and sex crimes, while others were identified as members of transnational gangs or had criminal histories in their native countries. ICE criticized Connecticut's Trust Act, which limits cooperation between local law enforcement and ICE, arguing that sanctuary legislation endangers communities by forcing the release of criminal alien offenders. The operation involved multiple federal agencies, including the FBI, U.S. Marshals Service, DEA, and ATF. Immigrant advocacy groups condemned the arrests, alleging aggressive tactics and calling on state officials to protect immigrant communities. Governor Ned Lamont defended Connecticut's immigration policies and stated his administration would not amend them despite federal pressure.