ICE Agents Raid Newark, NJ Business on Thursday, Detain Undocumented and Citizens Without Warrant

Jan 24, 2025, 01:20 AM

On Thursday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conducted a raid on a business in Newark, New Jersey, detaining both undocumented residents and U.S. citizens, including a military veteran. Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka condemned the operation, stating that the agents did not produce a warrant during the raid. Baraka highlighted that the detention of the veteran involved questioning the legitimacy of his military documentation, which he described as a violation of the Fourth Amendment. The raid, deemed unconstitutional by local leaders, has drawn criticism from political figures, including Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, who called it a 'flagrant violation' of New Jersey's laws and residents' rights.