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ICE arrests spark "fear" in metro Atlanta Latino communities
Immigration lawyers and advocacy groups say they are getting more calls for help after U.S. federal agents conducted "targeted operations" to arrest undocumented migrants in metro Atlanta over the weekend.
What to do if ICE comes knocking: Metro Atlanta officials give advice
City leaders from Brookhaven and Chamblee say they were not given any notice that federal agents would be coming into their communities. They only learned of it when they started getting calls and texts from terrified residents.
ICE makes arrests in metro Atlanta, announces ‘targeted operations’ here and elsewhere
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Sunday made arrests in metro Atlanta and elsewhere. “U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, along with federal partners including the FBI, ATF and DEA, began conducting enhanced targeted operations today in Atlanta to enforce U.
ICE launches ‘targeted operations’ in metro Atlanta
TUCKER, Ga. — The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) began targeted arrest operations in metro Atlanta Sunday. Community members say immigration officers arrested several people across the metro Atlanta area on Sunday, although ICE says the operations are ongoing, and they do not have a final number of people arrested.
ICE targeting locations in and around Atlanta to make arrests
Chamblee Mayor Brian Mock says he knows the immigration system needs reform, but says the weekend roundups by immigrations and customs are troubling and now people are scared to go out, even those with no criminal history.
Businesses and community leaders respond to Atlanta ICE arrests
Arrests by immigration agents that started Sunday in Atlanta and other cities around the country have driven uncertainty and concerns for some businesses, workers and community le
Atlanta Latino advocacy group organizer says ICE arrests are meant to ‘terrorize our community’
On Tuesday, Latino advocacy organizer Jerry Gonzalez said U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is still conducting a series of arrest efforts in Georgia. “We’ve heard that there are some operations still happening today,
'Families are scared': Latin American Association CEO on ICE arrests in metro Atlanta
NBC reported around 1,100 people were arrested nationwide on Sunday, more than ICE initially reported. The impact is felt in schools, churches, and businesses.
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Children's Hospital of Atlanta prepares staff for ICE encounters
Children’s Hospital of Atlanta is taking steps to prepare its staff for potential encounters with Immigration and Customs ...
'We are here for you': Georgia school districts provide comfort to students amid ICE threats
Following new immigration policies and sightings of ICE officers, multiple Georgia school districts have begun talking to ...
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Buford Highway, celebrated for its diversity, becomes site of ICE arrests
Buford Highway, one of metro Atlanta's global calling cards, has found itself in the middle of federal action on immigration.
Where were there ICE operations around Atlanta?
We have some idea of where the agency has been conducting arrests in metro Atlanta, with the DEA Atlanta office posting about its role.
What should you do if ICE comes to your home or workplace?
With immigration raids in Georgia and across the country since Donald Trump retook the White House, what should you do if ...
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Georgia sheriffs sign up for ICE program to crack down on illegal immigration
Five Georgia sheriff’s offices have signed up for a controversial federal program, known as 287(g), which allows local law enforcement officers to perform some of the functions of immigration agents, ...
'Committed to maintaining the privacy and protection of every child' | Metro Atlanta school districts issue guidance on ICE operations
Atlanta Public Schools and districts in DeKalb and Gwinnett are among those that have addressed concerns about ICE operations ...
Ga. State Republicans praise ICE efforts, want more law enforcement requirements
One by one, Atlanta News First spoke with Georgia Senate Republicans who praised President Donald Trump’s plan to detain and ...