Nydia Velázquez: “If I could ask that Ms. Chu be recognized before me because she has been there waiting.”

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.

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

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