Recent ICE Arrests at CT Airports Draw Officials' Ire

Immigrations advocates in New Haven demand ICE stops enforcement at airports

New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker stands next to Senator Richard Blumenthal and attorneys and advocates to demand accountability and reform from ICE. Sept. 28, 2026

Recent ICE arrests at CT airports draw officials' ire

Elected officials pointed to how public spaces like courthouses, city streets and bus stops that have been targeted by ICE in recent weeks.

Recent ICE arrests at CT airports draw officials’ ire

Elected officials decried recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests at New Haven’s Tweed Airport, drawing attention to the latest example of public spaces like courthouses, city streets and school bus stops that have been targeted by ICE during the Trump administration’s deportation push.

Officials, Advocates Decry ICE Detentions At Airports In CT

In a letter to the airport’s board, Elicker cited the recent detention of people traveling through Tweed. He called the detentions “deeply concerning” given public reports that those who had been detained appear to have no criminal history.

CT officials slam ICE activity at airports

Mayor Justin Elicker (D) said he doesn’t actually know how many people have been apprehended at Tweed New Haven Airport. It has been difficult for officials and news outlets alike to get specifics on arrest totals from ICE.