🔗 Share this article New York Introduces Portal for Public to Share Immigration Videos Following Detentions of Four American Citizens The state attorney general has introduced a recent reporting form asking citizens to submit visual evidence of immigration raids throughout the state. This action follows a shortly after a high-profile immigration operation rattled Manhattan's Chinatown, triggering mass demonstrations. US Citizens Arrested During Raid A US congressman revealed during a midweek briefing that four American citizens were detained and detained for "nearly 24 hours" after Tuesday's raid. Demonstrations erupted in NYC on both Tuesday and Wednesday. "All New York residents is entitled to exist without intimidation," state officials wrote in a release. "If you witnessed and captured federal operations during the raid, I urge you to submit that material with us. We are pledged to reviewing these submissions and determining any wrongdoings." Submission Process The platform provides spaces to submit photos and videos of the incident, along with a area to specify geographic details. Before submitting, individuals must mark a option that acknowledges that "the office might employ any documents, photographs, or videos in a official report, such as in a court case or government document." Details of the Chinatown Raid The enforcement action, which observers say included more than 50 federal agents, occurred in a well-known area of the city where fake products and merchandise are commonly traded in large quantities – typically to visitors. Recordings of the operation depict multiple masked and armed personnel zip-tying and detaining a person, and shoving away witnesses. Masses of residents trailed the officers along the roads. An armored truck was noticed traveling down the urban roads. Political Response At a news conference held with the immigrant advocacy group, Representative Goldman, a Democratic representative, stated that four American citizens were taken by federal agents for nearly 24 hours and that there were "no circumstances where four American citizens should be taken for unjustly." He clarified the persons were released on the following day with no accusations made. "The intent is obvious here. It is not focused on deporting lawbreakers," Goldman stated. "This constitutes a militarized effort to create conflict. It is simply a justification to incite violence for the government to deploy the military to prevent unrest that they initiated." Widespread Condemnation Anger over the immigration operation rapidly grew – every mayoral candidates criticized the incident, including the state leader. "Repeatedly, the Trump administration selects oppressive displays that generate terror, instead of protection. It has to end," a contender stated. NYC advocacy organizations voiced concern also. "ICE raided the neighborhood with tactical trucks, masked agents and protective equipment to focus on street vendors working to survive. This raid had no connection to citizen protection and everything to do with intimidating residents and areas," said the president of a advocacy group. Agency Rules Agency rules forbids the detention of US citizens and the agency has stated it will not arrest or detain citizens. Yet, external research has discovered that numerous US citizens have been detained unlawfully by immigration authorities during the period of the existing leadership. Ongoing Trend Enforcement actions have been rising in frequency in New York and nationwide recently. An October operation in the city center was the first known raid on an refuge facility of the current administration. Demonstrations opposing ICE are ubiquitous as are claims of violence and cruel conditions. Recently, a letter provided by legal entities alleged healthcare failures of women with child in ICE facilities.