Newark Mayor Condemns ICE Raids Amid Mass Arrests

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conducted a controversial raid on a business in Newark, New Jersey, detaining both undocumented immigrants and U.S. citizens, including a military veteran. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka condemned the operation, claiming it violated the Fourth Amendment due to the lack of a warrant and described it as an 'egregious act' of terrorizing residents. This incident follows President Donald Trump's renewed initiatives to crack down on illegal immigration through executive orders. While ICE reported a total of 538 arrests that day, details specific to the Newark raid remain sparse. The raid has sparked widespread criticism, particularly concerning the questioning of the veteran's military documentation, and has led to promises of further action from local officials. The broader implications of Trump's immigration policies continue to stir tension and fear among immigrant communities and advocacy groups nationwide.