Fri Jan 24 22:10:00 UTC 2025: **ICE Detains Three Workers in Newark, Sparking Outrage Over Warrantless Arrests**

NEWARK, NJ – Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained three workers at a Newark seafood depot Thursday, sparking outrage from local officials and prompting accusations of warrantless arrests. Among those detained was a U.S. military veteran, whose service documentation was reportedly questioned by ICE agents.

Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka condemned the actions, stating that ICE agents detained both documented and undocumented residents without warrants, violating the Fourth Amendment. He vowed to defend civil and human rights and announced a forthcoming press conference.

Congresswoman LaMonica McIver echoed the mayor’s concerns, claiming the agents lacked justification for the arrests. The seafood depot owner stated that the workers were detained for lacking proper documentation.

ICE reported a total of 538 arrests nationwide on Thursday, while sources told ABC News these operations were routine and not part of a new crackdown. However, the arrests in Newark, along with similar actions in New York and Massachusetts, have raised concerns about the impact on immigrant communities.

New Jersey Senators Cory Booker and Andy Kim released a joint statement criticizing the actions, calling them fear-inducing and emphasizing the need for solutions to the immigration system rather than “fear tactics.” Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, however, defended the arrests, stating her support for apprehending criminals regardless of immigration status. The incident highlights the ongoing debate surrounding immigration enforcement and its impact on local communities.

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