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ICE Raids Ocean Seafood Depot in Newark, Detains Three Including Citizen and Veteran Without Warrant

Jan 24, 2025, 03:14 PM

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conducted a raid on Ocean Seafood Depot in Newark, New Jersey, detaining three individuals, including undocumented residents, U.S. citizens, and a military veteran, according to Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka. The mayor stated that the raid was carried out without a warrant and with no prior announcement, describing it as an 'egregious act' that violated the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Agents blocked entrances and questioned the legitimacy of the military documentation of one detainee, a military veteran. The raid has drawn criticism from local officials, including Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman, who condemned it as unconstitutional and a violation of residents' rights. ICE responded by stating that they may encounter U.S. citizens during field operations and request identification to establish identity, as was the case during the operation in Newark.