A New York City Council worker has come forward to share a harrowing account of being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, sparking outrage and concern about the treatment of city employees. The individual, whose identity has not been disclosed, claims to have been held in a detention center for several days after being stopped by ICE agents while driving home from a City Council meeting. The worker alleges that they were not given their rights or access to a lawyer, and were instead subjected to a lengthy interrogation. As the city continues to navigate its complex relationship with federal immigration authorities, this shocking revelation raises questions about the safety and security of city employees, particularly those from immigrant and minority communities.
NYC Council worker speaks out about ICE detainment CBS News
