ICE raided a Hamden car wash on Oct. 15, 2025, detaining eight people, sparking local condemnation.

On October 15, 2025, ICE conducted a raid at a car wash in Hamden, Connecticut, detaining eight individuals, including parents and a customer. Local officials, including Mayor Lauren Garrett and U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro, condemned the operation, citing its impact on families and children, and criticized ICE’s tactics as fear-inducing and inconsistent with community values. State leaders also called for immigration reform, blaming political gridlock for stalled progress. ICE has not commented on the raid or the detainees’ status.