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The state attorney general has introduced a fresh reporting form urging residents to share visual evidence of ICE operations around the state. This step comes just a shortly after a significant ICE raid shook Manhattan's Chinatown, triggering large-scale outcry.

American Citizens Detained During Enforcement Action

A lawmaker revealed during a midweek briefing that four US citizens were arrested and kept for "nearly 24 hours" after the enforcement action. Rallies occurred in the city on consecutive evenings.

"Every New Yorker has the right to reside free from terror," the attorney general wrote in a release.

"Anyone who observed and documented ICE activity during the raid, I ask you to provide that material with my office. We are committed to reviewing these submissions and determining any legal breaches."

Portal Features

The form provides options to upload photos and videos of the incident, as well as a field to specify location information. Before submitting, submitters must tick a box that confirms that "authorities might employ any documents, photographs, or videos in a legal proceeding, including in a court case or official statement."

Details of the ICE Action

The Manhattan operation, which observers say involved more than 50 government officers, occurred in a popular neighborhood of NYC where counterfeit products and other goods are commonly traded in large quantities – frequently to tourists.

Recordings of Tuesday's raid depict several hooded and equipped officers securing and holding a individual, and forcing aside bystanders. Throngs of New Yorkers pursued the personnel down the sidewalks. An military-style transport was noticed traveling down the urban roads.

Political Response

During a Wednesday press conference organized with the rights organization, 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 four American citizens should be arrested for unjustly." He clarified the persons were let go on the following day with no charges filed.

"There's a clear purpose here. It is not to take criminals off the street," the congressman stated. "This is a armed campaign to create conflict. It is purely a justification to generate turmoil for this administration to bring in the troops to stop unrest that they themselves caused."

Widespread Condemnation

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

"Once again, the current administration chooses heavy-handed tactics that instill panic, instead of protection. It must stop," a contender stated.

New York City advocacy organizations expressed outrage also.

"ICE raided the neighborhood with tactical trucks, hooded officers and tactical gear to go after local sellers working to survive. This operation had no relation to citizen protection and focused completely on frightening communities and communities," stated the leader of a rights organization.

Official Guidelines

Agency rules prohibits the holding of citizens and the organization has stated it does not arrest or detain American nationals. Nevertheless, independent reporting has discovered that over 170 American nationals have been detained unlawfully by federal agents during the period of the current administration.

Current Situation

Immigration operations have been cropping up increasingly in NY and nationwide this year.

A mid-October raid in midtown Manhattan was the first known raid on an housing center of the present government. Rallies targeting federal operations are commonplace as are accusations of force and inhumane treatment.

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