Multiple residents in New York, including election workers and individuals who have openly criticized the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, have reported confrontations with federal agents over social media posts and emails. A Rochester man described how ICE tracked him for months after sending a critical email, while another New Yorker faced similar warnings after expressing discontent with the agency. In several incidents, ICE agents have confronted individuals at polling places during elections, prompting backlash from civil rights advocates and raising alarms about potential violations of free speech. Reports indicate that ICE is employing tactics that suggest they are monitoring and targeting citizens who voice opposition to their policies, leading to fears over the implications for free expression and democratic engagement.