As ICE arrests surge in Queens, this is how Grace Meng fights them in Congress

CAPAC, which Meng currently chairs, condemned Congress’ June approval of a $70 billion enforcement package as a “blank check” for ICE.

Image via U.S. Rep. Grace Meng

U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-N.Y.) has introduced multiple bills to rein in ICE as immigration arrests surge across her New York district.

State of play

ICE activity has significantly increased in New York City last month. As it turns out, neighborhoods such as Corona and East Elmhurst, both part of Queens, have seen the highest a…