Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner Pablo José Hernández stated on a Friday that ICE raids in Puerto Rico should be halted. ^[1] Nydia Velázquez stated Puerto Rico faces a $3.7 billion Medicaid funding cliff effective 1 October 2027. ^[2] Outgoing United States Representative Nydia Velázquez stated at a San Juan event that the incoming Democratic congressional majority will fairly represent Puerto Rico. ^[3] ICE conducted immigration raids across multiple locations in Puerto Rico between 22 October and 25 October, including residential neighborhoods, businesses, and a church. ^[4] Nydia Velázquez, Adriano Espaillat and Pablo José Hernández appeared together in Barrio Obrero, Puerto Rico to denounce alleged abuses against immigrant communities. ^[5] US Representative Nydia Velázquez stated on this occasion that ICE should be fully abolished, claiming the agency cannot be reformed. ^[6] Hernández stated his office will pursue congressional legislation for ICE body cameras and protected public spaces. ^[7] The lawmakers stated fear of ICE raids is causing immigrant families to avoid hospitals, schools and churches in Puerto Rico. ^[8][9]