The authorities of New York have urged residents to carry documents from IDsuch as birth certificates or driving licenses, in response to recent operations of the United States Immigration and Customs Control (ICE)as reported Hudson Valley Post.
According to the medium, community leaders and defenders of the Immigrant rights have expressed concern about the possibility of arrests in New York due to the intensification of migratory operations. According to figures cited in the article, more than 250,000 people In the State they have received Deportation orderswhich has led to recommendations to carry documents that prove their legal status or identity.
He ICE has carried out operations in various regions of the country, including the state of New York. According to data from National Security Department (DHS)in 2023 more than 142,000 arrests related to migratory violations throughout the country. The federal agency has not issued specific communications on recent operations in New Yorkbut he has reiterated his policy of focusing on people with criminal record or with Deportation orders issued by immigration courts.
The city of New York has implemented policies of Protection for immigrantssuch as the prohibition that municipal agencies cooperate directly with federal immigration authorities in the detention of persons without legal statusunless there is a court order. He Immigrant Affairs of the Mayor’s Office of New York has recommended residents to know their rights and go to specialized lawyers In case of being arrested for ICEas reported The New York Times.
He Immigrant Defense Program of the state of New York has documented an increase in the concern of the immigrant community before the operations of ICE. In a report published in December 2024the group stressed that arrests In the region they have increased compared to the previous year, although no exact figures have been reported on how many residents have been affected in recent months.
Meanwhile, the Governor of New York, Kathy Hochulhe has reiterated that the State maintains its commitment to the protection of immigrants and has announced new measures to facilitate access to legal services and assistance for those in front of deportation procedures. In statements a CBS NewsHochul said that his administration is working with community organizations to ensure that immigrants have access to legal advice and support in their migratory procedures.
The city of New York has historically been a destination to Immigrantswith more than 3.1 million residents born abroad, according to data from the US census of 2023. The immigrant community represents approximately 37% of the total population of the city. In spite of local policies that seek to protect residents without legal status, the implementation of federal immigration laws continues to generate uncertainty among those who could be the object of detention or deportation.
In recent years, the Federal Government has taken various measures to reinforce the application of Immigration laws. The administration of President Joe Biden has maintained some of the restrictions established in previous efforts, while sought to expand the Ways to obtain legal protection In the country. In November 2024, the Department of National Security announced new regulations to prioritize the deportation of people with serious criminal records or represent a threat to public security, according to Reuters.
The impact of Migration policies in New York It has been a reason for debate between human rights organizations and state legislators. In a report published in January 2025he Center for Migration Studies He pointed out that access to ID and Official documentation could reduce the vulnerability of immigrants to operations of ICE. However, the report also stressed that the presence of these documents does not guarantee immunity in front of ongoing migratory procedures.
Given this situation, defenders of the rights of immigrants have reiterated the importance of residents to know their rights and seek legal advice if they face interrogations or arrests. The organization Make the Road New York He has disseminated informative materials in several languages to help the community understand how to act in the presence of ICE agents In its neighborhoods, as detailed NBC New York.
