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Blog: ICE conducts operations in Ithaca, community rallies in support of sanctuary status

By Julian DeLucia, Eamon Corbo, Kaeleigh Banda, and Noa Ran-Ressler
February 5, 2025
Lucia Iandolo
Ithaca community members gather on The Commons to protest the presence of ICE in Ithaca.

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About the Contributors
Julian DeLucia
Julian DeLucia, Assistant News Editor
Eamon Corbo
Eamon Corbo, Assistant News Editor
Kaeleigh Banda
Kaeleigh Banda, News Editor
Formerly: Photo Editor – Fall 2024 Assistant Photo Editor – Spring 2024
Noa Ran-Ressler
Noa Ran-Ressler, Managing Editor
Formerly: Assistant Photo Editor – Fall 2023 Assistant News Editor – Spring 2023
Lucia Iandolo
Lucia Iandolo, Photo Editor
Formerly: Assistant Photo Editor – Fall 2024
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