Clevelanders Against Federal Policing

From Laura Rodríguez Carbone:
The Cleveland Division of Police’s statement about ICE presence deserves clarification, and Clevelanders deserve the full picture. This isn’t it.

CDP states they’ve “found no evidence of ICE raids in Cleveland.” While I understand the intent may be to calm concerns, this language creates confusion about what’s actually happening in our communities.

ICE has been operating in Northeast Ohio for months. Community members have documented their presence. Their vehicles have been photographed across the region. Immigration lawyers locally have been called for help. These aren’t rumors—these are facts.

ICE enforcement in this administration is widely known to involve warrantless searches, violence, detentions of U.S. citizens, and demands for documentation based on appearance. If you’re Latino, Asian, Black, or simply present when enforcement actions occur, you may experience harassment or detention regardless of your status.

CDP’s statement focuses specifically on “raids,” but ICE conducts many types of operations: targeted surveillance, traffic stops, courthouse monitoring, and home visits. These activities can escalate quickly and unexpectedly. How do we know people’s rights haven’t been abused during these actions? Whether these actions qualify as “raids” or not, people need accurate information about federal enforcement activity in their neighborhoods if it is available. Especially now.

To our officials: people being worried doesn’t mean people are panicking. People want to feel safe, or as safe as is possible. This statement, I believe, was released with that in mind. But people want to be prepared. Whether ICE is within Cleveland city limits at this point in time is irrelevant. We know how ICE is operating across the country. Fear and distress are understandable and relevant reactions.

Everyone should do what they can to be informed, know their rights, and continue to be vigilant regardless of what any statement says. We all know how quickly things can change.

Statement Regarding Reported ICE Sightings in Cleveland.

Reimagining Community Conversations Tour
Grab your tickets here: https://linktr.ee/neobhc

We’re hitting the road across Northeast Ohio to bring neighbors, leaders, and community partners together for honest conversations about the challenges we face—like asthma, flooding, and food insecurity—and how we can solve them together.

These gatherings are all about:

- Hearing every voice—because real change starts with your lived experiences.
- Collaborative problem-solving—so we can build solutions that work for everyone.
- Understanding how environmental injustices—like poor air quality or unsafe housing—hurt our health and communities.
- Empowering residents—so we’re not just talking, but taking action and finding resources that make a difference.

Why come?
Because you deserve to be part of the conversation and the change. We’re stronger when we come together—whether that’s sharing stories, brainstorming solutions, or just being in the room where decisions are shaped.

📍 Lake County

Thursday, June 26 | 11 AM - 2 PM
Morley Library
184 Phelps Street, Painesville, OH 44077-3926

📍 Cuyahoga County

Saturday, June 28 | 11 AM - 2 PM
MLK Library
10601 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106

📍 Ashtabula County

Tuesday, July 8 | 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Ashtabula YMCA
263 W Prospect Rd, Ashtabula, OH 44004

📍 Mahoning County

Thursday, July 10 | 4 PM - 7 PM
Newport Library
3730 Market St, Youngstown, OH 44507

📍 Trumbull County

Friday, July 11 | 11 AM - 2 PM
The Wean Foundation
147 West Market Street, Warren, OH 44481

📍 Geauga County

Saturday, July 12 | 10 AM - 1 PM
Family Life Center (Community Life Collaborative)
16349 Chillicothe Rd, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023

📍 Summit County

Tuesday, July 15 | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Joy Park Community Center
825 Fuller St, Akron, OH 44306

📍 Medina County

Thursday, July 17 | 11 AM - 2 PM
Cuyahoga Community College Brunswick Campus
3605 Center Rd, Brunswick, OH 44212

📍 Lorain County

Friday, July 18 | 5 PM - 8 PM
Lorain Community College
1005 Abbe Rd N, Elyria, OH 44035

We look forward to meeting you there!

Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition (NEOBHC)

Everyone

If you live within an hour of Cleveland I want to hear from you. This is so important. I want to know about the potential impact of care giving on your health. Complete the link: https://redcap.link/caregiving

You can also contact me at 216-236-8027