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Community Forces ICE Retreat After Protesters Slash Border Patrol SUV Tires In Rochester

Newsweek|Jun 11, 2025
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ICE agents attempting to detain a roofing worker in Rochester, NY, were met by 100+ protesters, clergy and local leaders; demonstrators slashed the tires of a Border Patrol/ICE vehicle, forcing agents to retreat after a multi-hour standoff. Local advocates say the detained worker has long-standing U.S. ties and work authorization. The incident fits an emerging regional pattern of worksite-targeted enforcement encountering organized community resistance.

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13,000 UC Workers Demand ICE Ban On Campuses, Legal Defense Fund To Shield International Students

More than 13,000 UAW Local 4811 members petitioned the University of California to bar ICE from campuses and to fund legal and financial support for international workers facing status changes. The union cites at least 100 UC scholars and recent graduates who had visas or exchange status revoked this year. UC says it cannot broadly prohibit federal officers but restricts access to certain areas and offers know‑your‑rights resources; petitioners want stronger, concrete protections.

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