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The state attorney general has launched a recent digital platform urging locals to provide photos and videos of immigration raids around the state. This step follows a shortly after a significant ICE raid shook NYC's Chinatown, sparking large-scale outcry.

US Citizens Arrested In Enforcement Action

A lawmaker revealed during a Wednesday press conference that four US citizens were taken into custody and detained for "about 24 hours" after the previous day's operation. Protests occurred in New York on consecutive evenings.

"All New York residents deserves to exist without intimidation," the AG stated in a statement.

"For those who saw and documented immigration enforcement during the raid, I ask you to submit that material with the authorities. We are pledged to examining these submissions and investigating any violations of law."

Form Details

The portal offers fields to submit visual evidence of the operation, plus a area to note where it occurred. Before submitting, individuals must check a checkbox that states that "authorities could utilize any evidence provided in a official report, including in a legal proceeding or public report."

Information about the ICE Action

The enforcement action, which witnesses say featured dozens of federal agents, took place in a popular area of NYC where counterfeit handbags, accessories, jewelry and additional items are regularly available widely – frequently to visitors.

Footage of the operation show several hooded and equipped officers restraining and arresting a man, and pushing back witnesses. Throngs of New Yorkers trailed the personnel through the streets. An armored truck was also seen traveling down the Manhattan avenues.

Political Response

In a news conference held with the New York immigrant rights coalition, congressman Dan Goldman, a Democrat, announced that four US citizens were detained by ICE for about 24 hours and that there were "no circumstances where four American citizens should be taken for without cause." He noted the citizens were released on Wednesday with no charges filed.

"The intent is obvious here. It is not to take criminals off the street," Goldman stated. "This constitutes a armed campaign to provoke unrest. It is merely a excuse to incite violence for federal officials to bring in the military to stop unrest that they themselves caused."

Extensive Outcry

Anger over the ICE raid rapidly grew – every NYC mayor hopefuls criticized the raid, including the state leader.

"Repeatedly, the Trump administration opts for oppressive displays that generate terror, rather than security. It must stop," one mayoral candidate declared.

The city's community groups voiced concern too.

"Federal officers descended on Manhattan's Chinatown with military-style vehicles, hooded officers and riot gear to focus on local sellers trying to make a living. This action had nothing to do with community security and was entirely about intimidating residents and areas," remarked the president of a advocacy group.

Agency Rules

Official guidelines bans the detention of US citizens and the organization has claimed it will not arrest or detain US citizens. Yet, external research has revealed that over 170 American nationals have been detained unlawfully by federal agents since the beginning of the present government.

Ongoing Trend

ICE raids have been becoming more common in New York and around the country this year.

A mid-October raid in midtown Manhattan was the first known raid on an refuge facility of the present government. Rallies against ICE are ubiquitous along with allegations of violence and inhumane treatment.

Latest, a submission submitted by civil rights groups alleged healthcare failures of pregnant women in government custody.