🔗 Share this article New York Unveils Reporting Tool for Citizens to Submit ICE Footage Following Detentions of Four US Citizens The state AG has introduced a new reporting form asking citizens to provide visual evidence of immigration raids across New York. This step comes just a day after a high-profile enforcement action disrupted NYC's Chinatown, triggering large-scale outcry. American Citizens Detained During Enforcement Action A lawmaker revealed during a Wednesday press conference that four American citizens were detained and held for "almost a full day" following Tuesday's raid. Demonstrations erupted in New York on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. "Every New Yorker deserves to live without fear," the AG wrote in a release. "If you witnessed and documented immigration enforcement during the raid, I encourage you to share that evidence with us. We are dedicated to examining these accounts and evaluating any wrongdoings." Submission Process The portal includes options to upload visual evidence of the raid, as well as a section to note where it occurred. Prior to sending, individuals must mark a checkbox that acknowledges that "the office could utilize any evidence provided in a official report, including in a court case or public report." Details of the Manhattan Operation The enforcement action, which onlookers say involved over fifty ICE personnel, happened in a famous district of Manhattan where fake products and additional items are commonly traded in large quantities – often to visitors. Footage of the operation depict numerous hooded and equipped personnel zip-tying and detaining a man, and shoving away witnesses. Masses of New Yorkers pursued the personnel along the roads. An armored truck was observed rolling through the urban roads. Leadership Statements At a midweek briefing held with the immigrant advocacy group, congressman Dan Goldman, a Democratic representative, said that four nationals were taken by federal agents for almost a full day and that there were "no situations where four American citizens should be arrested for no reason." He said the individuals were released on the following day with no charges filed. "The goal is evident here. It is not to take criminals off the street," Goldman remarked. "This represents a militarized effort to provoke unrest. It is purely a justification to generate turmoil for this administration to bring in the military to stop violence that they have created." Broad Criticism Anger over the ICE raid escalated – all three political contenders criticized the operation, along with Governor Kathy Hochul. "Once again, the current administration opts for oppressive displays that instill panic, rather than security. It must stop," one mayoral candidate declared. New York City immigrant rights groups spoke out as well. "Federal officers raided the neighborhood with tactical trucks, masked agents and tactical gear to target street vendors trying to make a living. This action had nothing to do with community security and was entirely about frightening communities and communities," remarked the leader of a major immigrant coalition. Agency Rules Official guidelines forbids the arrest of American nationals and the organization has claimed it refrains from apprehend US citizens. Nevertheless, external research has discovered that over 170 citizens have been detained unlawfully by immigration authorities during the period of the present government. Recent Pattern ICE raids have been cropping up increasingly in the state and around the country this year. A mid-October raid in midtown Manhattan was the initial documented operation on an housing center of the present government. Protests targeting federal operations are widespread along with allegations of force and abusive practices. Latest, a submission submitted by legal entities alleged medical neglect of pregnant women in detention centers.