Immigration

Public safety depends on communication, cooperation, and trust among local, state, and federal law enforcement, not barriers between them. That's why I oppose OLA's proposal. Rep. Nick LaLota

Documentation is not obstruction. OLA’s proposed Public Safety and Accountability legislation deserves a serious discussion by the Town Board responsible for what happens on Riverhead streets.

OLA's proposed law in no way impedes federal authorities, or ICE in particular, from exercising their duties. Here's why it merits open discussion.

After masked federal agents were active around Riverhead Friday, residents gathered for an “ICE Out” vigil, protest and march downtown this weekend.

A candlelight vigil Friday at Town Hall and a Route 58 protest Saturday outside Staples Plaza will highlight calls for ICE accountability.

ICE arrests and tactics across the East End have fueled fear among immigrant families — and sparked a growing resolve to organize.

The Trump administration announced Tuesday it will enforce a provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act that requires all undocumented immigrants age 14 and older to register and be fingerprinted. Undocumented children younger than 14 must be registered by parents/guardians.

We commend the positions of the Riverhead school district and Riverhead Police Department, articulating that they will not assist federal agencies in immigration enforcement actions.

Immigration enforcement and related issues, are “purely federal functions and are administered by federal agencies," and the Riverhead Police Department will continue its existing policy that police will not get involved in immigration enforcement, Supervisor Tim Hubbard said in a statement Friday afternoon.

The Riverhead School District will strictly adhere to N.Y. State guidance that “immigration enforcement actions cannot occur on school grounds without proper legal documentation."