Masked ICE agents returned to immigration courts, detaining immigrants and causing emotional distress among families. A mother waited in vain for her husband, who had been detained by the agents. Public Advocate Jumaane Williams highlighted the need for transparency and empathy in these situations. Witnesses noted the aggressive tactics of the agents, who wore masks and scarves, as they apprehended immigrants outside of courtrooms. These actions marked a continued trend of ICE raids, impacting the lives of many families seeking to navigate the legal system.
Dozens of masked ICE agents were back in immigration court on Tuesday rapidly vanishing immigrants from their legally mandated court hearings and leaving devastated families in their wake.
The mother of a six-year-girl broke down in tears outside of 26 Federal Plaza as her daughter asked: Where's my daddy? The pair had been waiting for the patriarch to return from his court appointment but he never came back.
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams emphasized the importance of maintaining the humanity of those affected by ICE detainments and demanded transparency in the proceedings.
The feds wore masks and scarves as they apprehended immigrants, laying in wait outside courtrooms and acting with an alarming level of aggression.
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