ICE Conducts Coordinated Immigrant Arrests Across Seattle, NYC, Louisville

Recent developments reveal heightened federal immigration enforcement activities involving surprise summons, arrests at routine check-ins, and protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). In Seattle, immigrants under the Intensive Supervision Appearance Program (ISAP) received unexpected weekend summons via text messages to report to ICE offices, leading to detentions and creating fear among immigrant communities, with some choosing to avoid engagement with the system. Similar concerns arise in Louisville, where activists report that immigrants attending ISAP check-ins are being detained unexpectedly, sparking calls for awareness and support networks. In New York City, ICE has intensified arrests at day laborer hubs near Home Depot locations as part of the Trump administration’s push for increased deportations, despite a pause on some raids in other industries. These enforcement actions have triggered protests, such as in Seattle where masked demonstrators attempted to block ICE facilities, resulting in police deploying tear gas and making arrests. The overall picture depicts a surge in aggressive immigration enforcement tactics coupled with community resistance and growing apprehension among immigrants about their safety and legal processes.