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Council asks about ICE activity; staff says operations occur but few operational details were provided

Albany City Council · January 13, 2026

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Summary

Councilors asked whether Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) had operated in Albany since the last meeting. City staff said there "has been activity" but that they are not briefed on operational details; the police department is notified when ICE will be in town to 'deconflict' operations, and staff promised to provide verifiable information if available.

Councilor McLeod asked city staff on Jan. 12 whether Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) had conducted activity in Albany since the council’s last meeting. A city spokesperson said, "There has been activity. However, they don't brief us, so they don't tell us about their operations," and added that ICE contacted the police department in advance in at least one instance to allow local officials to "deconflict" activities. The speaker said they did not have detailed counts or operational specifics they were comfortable passing along and that they would provide verifiable information to the council when possible.

Councilor McLeod reiterated that residents had asked councilors about suspected sightings and asked staff to notify the council when verifiable information is available. The exchange did not include a briefing from ICE, and no operational details or numbers were reported at the meeting.