ICE detains NY Harbor boat operator tied to fatal Statue of Liberty capsizing
ICE has detained Manuel Hernandez-Umana, the operator of a New York Harbor boat tour, after a capsizing near the Statue of Liberty that killed a mother and her 5‑month‑old daughter. Authorities say he entered the U.S. illegally in 2007 and faced state charges of reckless endangerment, later upgraded to federal counts of misconduct and neglect of a ship officer resulting in death. He was arraigned and released on bond, then detained by ICE, and is expected to remain in custody pending trial; if convicted, he could face prison time followed by deportation.