Nassau police to assist ICE in mass deportations

By Nicole Formisano Posted on February 4, 2025

Nassau County police have been granted federal authority to detain illegal immigrants in place of the U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announced on Feb. 4.

The agreement to assist President Donald Trump administration’s mass deportations allows 10 Nassau detectives the power to enforce immigration law when ICE agents are not readily available. The plan will target immigrants who have committed crimes, including non-violent offenses, Blakeman said.