In NY, Landlords Threatening Immigrants With ICE to Pressure Rent Hikes

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• ⬤ New York landlords are using Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as leverage to pressure tenants into signing longer leases and paying higher rents.
• ⬤ The tactic, known as 'leveraging ICE,' is being used by landlords to pressure tenants who are undocumented immigrants or who are in immigration proceedings.
• ⬤ The practice is sparking concern among advocates and lawmakers, who say it is a form of coercion and a violation of tenant rights.