ICE Investigation Reveals 93% of Recent Arrests Targeted Latino Communities

An investigation found that 430 ICE street arrests filed over five months were disproportionately clustered in predominantly Latino communities across New York and New Jersey. This data suggests a systemic focus on specific demographic groups rather than a broad enforcement strategy, raising significant civil liberties and religious liberty concerns. The findings have intensified scrutiny of federal immigration policies ahead of the 2026 elections and potential legal challenges regarding due process.