Immigration

Maine's hospitality and agricultural industries in particular rely on visa workers.

More than a thousand people took to the streets in Danbury on Wednesday night to protest recent immigration arrests that have stunned the community.

Cameras could help alleviate some concerns about ICE transparency and accountability after immigration officers were involved in over two dozen shootings under the Trump administration.

Danbury’s mayor says he believes “the worst” is yet to come.

The Connecticut Immigrant Support Network estimates that at least 100 ICE detentions occurred this week as of Thursday night. Advocates say that number is likely far higher.

“Danbury has become the epicenter of ICE violence in Connecticut,” one community volunteer said.

Volunteers work to help people find more details about their loved ones.

U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes has requested a meeting with Homeland Security officials to learn what is happening and who ICE has taken in Connecticut.

Arrests include a father of a high school student, tree removal workers, and a man in need of dialysis. “A clear trend today included random arrests,” according to a report by immigrant community advocates.

Danbury Mayor Roberto L. Alves urged residents to check on their neighbors and employees, especially those who suddenly did not show up.