🔗 Share this article NY Unveils Online Platform for Residents to Submit Immigration Videos After Arrests of Four US Citizens The state attorney general has launched a new reporting form urging citizens to provide visual evidence of ICE operations throughout New York. This action follows a day after a high-profile immigration operation rattled Chinatown in Manhattan, triggering widespread demonstrations. American Citizens Held In Enforcement Action A US congressman disclosed during a news conference that four American citizens were detained and held for "about 24 hours" after the previous day's operation. Demonstrations broke out in NYC on both Tuesday and Wednesday. "All New York residents is entitled to live without fear," the AG stated in a release. "Anyone who observed and documented immigration enforcement yesterday, I encourage you to share that footage with the authorities. We are committed to reviewing these submissions and determining any violations of law." Form Details The form offers fields to submit images and video footage of the raid, as well as a area to note location information. Before submitting, submitters must check a checkbox that states that "the office could utilize any documents, photographs, or videos in a legal proceeding, such as in a legal proceeding or official statement." Details of the Chinatown Raid The Chinatown raid, which witnesses say involved more than 50 ICE personnel, took place in a popular area of NYC where imitation purses, items, goods and other goods are regularly available widely – often to visitors. Videos of the incident reveal multiple covered and weaponized personnel securing and holding a individual, and shoving away bystanders. Masses of New Yorkers trailed the agents through the streets. An military-style transport was observed rolling through the Manhattan avenues. Official Reactions At a news conference featuring the rights organization, the congressman, a Democrat, announced that four US citizens were taken by federal agents for nearly 24 hours and that there were "no situations where four American citizens should be detained for unjustly." He noted the persons were let go on Wednesday with no charges filed. "The intent is obvious here. It is not about removing offenders," the congressman stated. "This constitutes a militarized effort to provoke unrest. It is simply a pretext to provoke conflict for federal officials to deploy the armed forces to stop unrest that they have created." Extensive Outcry Fury over the ICE raid rapidly grew – every mayoral candidates condemned the operation, including the state leader. "Once again, the current administration selects authoritarian theatrics that instill panic, rather than security. It needs to cease," a political candidate stated. NYC community groups expressed outrage too. "Federal officers raided the neighborhood with military-style vehicles, hooded officers and tactical gear to go after small merchants trying to make a living. This raid had nothing to do with citizen protection and everything to do with terrorizing immigrant families and areas," said the head of a advocacy group. Official Guidelines Official guidelines forbids the holding of citizens and the agency has said it refrains from take into custody American nationals. Yet, investigative journalism has revealed that numerous American nationals have been taken illegally by federal agents since the beginning of the present government. Ongoing Trend Immigration operations have been rising in frequency in the state and across the US this year. An October operation in the city center was the first known raid on an immigrant shelter of the present government. Protests against federal operations are ubiquitous along with accusations of force and inhumane treatment. Recently, a submission provided by legal entities stated inadequate care of pregnant women in government custody.