The mayor of Newark, Ras Baraka, publicly condemned a warrantless ICE raid in the city that led to the detainment of undocumented immigrants and citizens. He highlighted concerns over the violation of constitutional rights, particularly the Fourth Amendment which protects individuals from unreasonable searches. The ICE raid occurred as major cities prepared for increased enforcement actions promised by the Trump administration. The mayor cited a poignant example of a US military veteran being questioned about his service, framing it as an egregious overreach by immigration enforcement.
Baraka emphasized that this immigration raid targeted both undocumented immigrants and citizens, demonstrating reckless tactics that trample on the Fourth Amendment rights of individuals.
The mayor underscored that the immigration enforcement actions not only affected vulnerable communities but also resulted in the unjust questioning of a veteran's military service.
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