Nydia Velázquez: “It has always been my position that the Federal Government struggled for so many years...”

Today’s groundbreaking is the culmination of years of organizing by residents and community leaders for solutions to North Brooklyn's housing crisis.

When agents hide their faces and identities they create chaos, fear, and open the door to abuse.

Dozens of homes and businesses across Queens and the surrounding boroughs suffered major damage, and many are still working to get back on their feet.

We need to bring a national standard to ICE agents, and we need to bring transparency and accountability.