(WNY News Now) – A Sackets Harbor mother and her three children are returning to Jefferson County after being detained by ICE last month, Governor Kathy Hochul announced.
Governor Kathy Hochul issued a statement on Monday confirming the release and return of a Sackets Harbor family who had been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in March.
The family, consisting of a mother, a third grader, and two teenagers, is currently en route back to Jefferson County, according to Hochul. She said she had spoken directly with White House Border Czar Tom Homan, who informed her of their release.
“When a Sackets Harbor family was detained by ICE last month, I called on ICE to provide answers immediately and spoke with White House Border Czar Tom Homan to call for their release. Moments ago, I spoke once again with Mr. Homan who informed me that this family – a third grader, two teenagers and their mother – are currently on their way back to Jefferson County. I cannot imagine the trauma these kids and their mom are feeling, and I pray they will be able to heal when they return home.
“I also spoke with Assemblyman Scott Gray, who has played a critical role in this process advocating for his constituents. I want to thank him and the entire Sackets Harbor community who rallied to support their neighbors.
“New York has been consistent: we are open to working with federal immigration enforcement to crack down on gang members or violent criminals. But I will never support cruel actions that rip kids out of school or tear families apart.”
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