Immigration attorney Michael Mandel told members of the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, Aug. 12, that businesses must be proactive in planning for potential encounters with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, stressing that preparation is key to protecting both employees and customers.
More than 1,600 people with prior convictions have been arrested by ICE agents across Long Island since President Donald Trump took office on Jan. 20, according to published reports. It is unknown how many more without criminal records have been arrested.