Detained and facing deportation, some see early wins in federal court. 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E@ >@G6 E96 42D6 E@ %6I2D[ z92=:= E@=5 ':=2C5@]k^Am Patrick Lakamp can be reached at plakamp@buffnews.com In this Series Continuing coverage: ICE activity in the Buffalo Niagara region Updated Feb 25, 2026 Gov. Hochul proposes law to keep police from working as deputized ICE officers Updated Feb 25, 2026 'We stand in solidarity': Buffalo restaurants, cafés and shops close to protest ICE Updated Feb 25, 2026 'It's cruel': Advocates blast ICE for banning book deliveries to Batavia detention center 24 updates Previous Next 0 Comments Locations Newyork Get local news delivered to your inbox! Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter. Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. 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