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The state AG has launched a fresh reporting form asking citizens to submit images and footage of ICE operations throughout New York. This action comes just a day after a major enforcement action disrupted NYC's Chinatown, prompting large-scale protests.

US Citizens Held In ICE Operation

A lawmaker announced during a midweek briefing that four American citizens were detained and detained for "about 24 hours" following the enforcement action. Rallies occurred in the city on Tuesday and Wednesday nights.

"All New York residents deserves to live without fear," state officials declared in a release.

"For those who saw and captured ICE activity yesterday, I encourage you to submit that evidence with my office. We are pledged to assessing these reports and evaluating any violations of law."

Form Details

The portal provides options to upload visual evidence of the raid, along with a area to specify geographic details. When submitting, submitters must tick a option that acknowledges that "the attorney general could utilize any evidence provided in a legal proceeding, including in a lawsuit or public report."

Information about the Chinatown Raid

The enforcement action, which observers say involved more than 50 government officers, took place in a famous district of Manhattan where imitation purses, items, goods and additional items are regularly available in large quantities – typically to sightseers.

Recordings of the incident reveal several masked and armed personnel restraining and arresting a person, and forcing aside bystanders. Throngs of locals trailed the agents through the streets. An armored truck was also seen traveling down the city streets.

Leadership Statements

During a news conference held with the New York immigrant rights coalition, Representative Goldman, a Democratic representative, stated that four American citizens were taken by federal agents for nearly 24 hours and that there were "no conditions where nationals should be taken for unjustly." He said the individuals were freed on the following day with no legal action taken.

"There's a clear purpose here. It is not focused on deporting lawbreakers," he said. "This is a armed campaign to incite tension. It is purely a justification to incite violence for the government to bring in the armed forces to stop violence that they have created."

Broad Criticism

Anger over the immigration operation escalated – every NYC mayor hopefuls condemned the incident, as did NY's governor.

"Once again, the Trump administration selects authoritarian theatrics that create fear, rather than security. It has to end," a political candidate stated.

New York City community groups voiced concern also.

"Federal officers descended on Chinatown in NYC with tactical trucks, covered personnel and riot gear to target local sellers trying to make a living. This operation had nothing to do with citizen protection and focused completely on frightening communities and areas," said the head of a advocacy group.

Agency Rules

Official guidelines forbids the holding of citizens and the organization has said it refrains from arrest or detain citizens. Nevertheless, investigative journalism has revealed that over 170 citizens have been detained unlawfully by federal agents during the period of the existing leadership.

Ongoing Trend

Enforcement actions have been becoming more common in the state and nationwide this year.

An October operation in the city center was the earliest reported action on an immigrant shelter of the existing leadership. Demonstrations targeting ICE are commonplace along with allegations of aggression and abusive practices.

Recently, a letter provided by advocacy organizations claimed inadequate care of pregnant women in government custody.