Nydia Velázquez: “Small businesses truly are the backbone of our economy.”

If their operations are legitimate and above-board, why is there a need for anonymity, and why don't they need warrants to come onto private property?

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

You know how we win? Not by chanting, but by knocking on doors.

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.