New Haven officials urge federal agents to stop raids targeting illegal immigrants - Connecticut

“City officials urged federal authorities to halt additional raids targeting illegal immigrants, saying an operation last week violated the law.

New Haven Mayor John DeStefano said Monday he is filing a complaint with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and seeking an investigation into a raid Wednesday that led to about 30 arrests, including many in immigrants homes.”

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