CITYWIDE – NEW YORK ATTORNEY GENERAL Letitia James is encouraging New Yorkers to submit videos and photos of federal immigration enforcement actions in New York City, following Tuesday’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid on Canal Street. Her office has launched an online portal to collect the submissions in order to evaluate the legality of the arrests.
“Every New Yorker has the right to live without fear or intimidation,” James said in a statement on Thursday. “If you witnessed and documented ICE activity yesterday, I urge you to share that footage with my office. We are committed to reviewing these reports and assessing any violations of law. No one should be subject to unlawful questioning, detention, or intimidation.”
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