Here's a primer on the Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions in the New York City area since President Donald Trump returned to office.
ICE agents conducted roundups in New York City, and a day later, local authorities announced their own gang takedown. In immigrant neighborhoods, fear was palpable.
While crime has long been a problem in their neighborhood, Bronx residents said, immigration enforcement actions there are rare.
Secretary Kristi Noem was in New York City Tuesday morning, accompanying agents carrying out an immigration enforcement operation.  Noem, who was confirmed as
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids have begun in New York City as the Trump administration pushes for an increase in arrests of undocumented people across the United States. On Tuesday, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was in New York City to oversee ICE enforcement operations.
New York is now one of the U.S. cities being targeted by federal officials as part of the Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigration.
Residents in New Jersey cities report seeing ICE agents, causing anxiety. Operations follow Newark raids; local officials address community concerns and educate on rights.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state is willing to cooperate with the Trump administration's efforts to deport undocumented migrants suspected of entering the country illegally — but only under certain circumstances.
As the Trump administration cracks down on immigration, including raids at public schools, York City district staff said it protect students regardless of their status.
DHS Secretary Noem rode alongside federal agents targeting a high-profile Venezuelan gang member during immigration enforcement in the Bronx.
Federal law enforcement and ICE agents have arrested nearly 600 undocumented migrants wanted for outstanding crimes in sanctuary cities, including some from New York.