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The state attorney general has rolled out a fresh online portal urging residents to share visual evidence of immigration raids throughout the state. This action comes just a day after a high-profile ICE raid disrupted Manhattan's Chinatown, sparking mass outcry.

US Citizens Arrested In Enforcement Action

A lawmaker disclosed during a news conference that four US citizens were arrested and detained for "almost a full day" following Tuesday's raid. Rallies occurred in the city on consecutive evenings.

"All New York residents has the right to live without fear," state officials stated in a release.

"Anyone who observed and captured ICE activity yesterday, I urge you to share that material with the authorities. We are committed to examining these accounts and evaluating any legal breaches."

Portal Features

The portal offers options to submit photos and videos of the raid, along with a section to indicate geographic details. Before submitting, individuals must mark a option that acknowledges that "authorities may use any evidence provided in a official report, including in a legal proceeding or government document."

Details of the Manhattan Operation

The enforcement action, which onlookers say included dozens of federal agents, happened in a well-known neighborhood of the city where fake products and other goods are commonly traded widely – often to tourists.

Footage of Tuesday's raid reveal several hooded and equipped federal agents securing and holding a individual, and pushing back witnesses. Throngs of residents followed the personnel along the roads. An military-style transport was noticed rolling through the urban roads.

Leadership Statements

During a news conference organized with the New York immigrant rights coalition, the congressman, a lawmaker, stated that four American citizens were taken by federal agents for almost a full day and that there were "no situations where US citizens should be detained for unjustly." He noted the persons were let go on the following day with no legal action taken.

"The intent is obvious here. It is not to take criminals off the street," Goldman said. "This represents a militarized effort to provoke unrest. It is purely a excuse to provoke conflict for federal officials to bring in the armed forces to stop violence that they have created."

Extensive Outcry

Fury over the immigration operation escalated – each of the NYC mayor hopefuls condemned the raid, along with NY's governor.

"Yet again, the Trump administration opts for oppressive displays that create fear, rather than security. It has to end," one mayoral candidate declared.

The city's community groups voiced concern also.

"Federal officers descended on the neighborhood with armored transports, hooded officers and riot gear to target street vendors attempting to earn income. This raid had nothing to do with public safety and everything to do with intimidating residents and communities," remarked the leader of a advocacy group.

ICE Policies

Agency rules prohibits the holding of citizens and the agency has stated it will not arrest or detain American nationals. Yet, external research has discovered that over 170 US citizens have been held against their will by immigration authorities since the start of the existing leadership.

Ongoing Trend

Immigration operations have been becoming more common in New York and around the country recently.

An October operation in midtown Manhattan was the earliest reported action on an housing center of the current administration. Rallies against ICE are ubiquitous along with allegations of force and inhumane treatment.

Latest, a submission provided by legal entities stated inadequate care of expectant mothers in ICE facilities.