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 An asylum-seeker from Africa volunteered across Buffalo. Now he's in ICE custody 26 updates Previous Next 0 Comments Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 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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