# Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner demands halt to ICE raids

Puerto Rico Commissioner Pablo Hernández calls for stopping ICE immigration raids in the territory.

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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]

## What this stands on

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

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