Detention/Custody

MAN DIES IN ICE CUSTODY ON LONG ISLAND

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At 6:30 a.m. on September 18, 2025, a 42-year-old man who had been arrested by U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE) was found dead in a cell at the Nassau County Correctional Center, located at 100 Carmen Avenue East Meadow, NY. County officials confirmed this information with Newsday but has not provided further details regarding … Read more

CBP Eliminates Protections for Pregnant Women, Infants, and Elderly

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On May 5, 2025, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a memo revoking protections for pregnant women, infants, elderly individuals, and individuals with serious medical conditions. CBP had policies in place for these most vulnerable members of our society to ensure their safety and dignity. The policies included commonsense provisions for providing … Read more