Matt Katz appears in the following:
In Their Own Words: ICE Detainees Talk of Coronavirus Fears, Anxieties, Anger
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
"We’re sitting here like ducks, like mice, we don’t know what’s going on," one ICE detainee said as coronavirus closes in. "They’re killing us, man."
Just Before Announcing Limited Operations, ICE Was Arresting Immigrants on Staten Island
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in New York City were continuing as usual before the agency decided to scale back due to COVID-19.
ICE Detainees in Newark On Hunger Strike, Seeking Release
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
At least 10 ICE detainees are on a hunger strike. More are expected to join in. They want to be released—now.
Immigration Lawyers Demand ICE Release New York Detainees Now
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
In some cases, they're asking a federal court to intervene on behalf of the most vulnerable immigrant detainees.
ICE Is Arresting Central Americans As They Drop Off Relatives For Flights at JFK
Friday, March 13, 2020
They're dropping off relatives for flights to Central America. Then ICE approaches, asks questions, and arrests them.
In a Jewish Town That’s a ‘Hotbed’ of Anti-Semitism, N.J. Jews and Officials Discuss Ways to Fight Back
Thursday, March 12, 2020
State homeland security officials joined the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce to host the summit in Lakewood, where hate and bias incidents have become all too common.
Nassau Police Won't Hold Immigrants For ICE If They're Due To Be Released
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Nassau Police quietly changed their policy in order to limit cooperation with ICE.
Officials Take Steps To Stop Coronavirus in ICE Detention
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Three county jails in New Jersey house more than 1,000 ICE detainees, and officials there are taking steps to avoid the coronavirus from spreading inside.
New Jersey Father Is Deported After Local Police Turn Him Over to ICE
Thursday, March 05, 2020
In a possible violation of New Jersey's "sanctuary state" policy, local police handed over an immigrant to ICE after a routine traffic stop.
Fact-Checking Mike Bloomberg
Tuesday, March 03, 2020
The Democratic presidential candidate has been forced to defend the policies of the NYPD under his watch on the national stage.
Lawsuit: ICE Has Secret 'No Release' Policy for New York Detainees
Monday, March 02, 2020
Before June 2017, 47 percent of those arrested by immigration authorities in New York were released pending immigration hearings. Since then, just 3 percent have been released.
Global Entry Ban For New Yorkers Sows Confusion — And Solidarity
Thursday, February 06, 2020
If this protects immigrants from deportation, then that's fine with us, some New Yorkers say.
The Major Flaw In The Trump Administration's Justification For Cancelling Global Entry
Thursday, February 06, 2020
If you don't need a license for Global Entry, why is Global Entry being banned for New Yorkers?
Mike Bloomberg and His Billions Off the TV, On the Campaign Trail
Wednesday, February 05, 2020
There was free wine at the Mike Bloomberg event in Philly.
Trump's New Travel Ban and Its Effects
Monday, February 03, 2020
New Trump travel restrictions affect residents of six mostly Muslim countries.
ICE Detainees in Newark Allege Poor Medical Care and Mistreatment
Monday, January 27, 2020
More than a dozen detained immigrants have contacted WNYC to complain about prolonged illness and improper treatment at the Essex County jail.
Refugees Speak - Though A Sculpture - in Madison Square Park
Monday, January 20, 2020
The statue of Navy Admiral David Glasgow Farragut seems to be alive. But take a closer look - because that’s not Farragut at all.
Bridgegate Has Its Day in (Supreme) Court
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Former top aides to former NJ Gov. Chris Christie go before the high court in the hopes of having their convictions overturned.
SCOTUS Hears Arguments on Bridgegate
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
The Supreme Court hears the final Bridgegate appeal
Bridgegate Goes To The High Court
Monday, January 13, 2020
Will two former aides to ex-Gov. Christie be able to convince the "Highest Court in the Land" to keep them from prison?
