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Newark Mayor Alleges ICE Conducted Warrantless Raid and Detained U.S. Citizens

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka accused ICE of conducting a warrantless raid that detained both undocumented residents and U.S. Citizens, including a military veteran during an operation on Thursday.
ICE spokesperson stated that they may encounter U.S. Citizens while conducting field work and request identification to establish identity during enforcement operations.
Mayor Baraka described the ICE raid as an egregious act violating the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
The Mayor announced plans for a press conference to address the incident and to defend civil and human rights in response to the raid.

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