Reports of immigrants raids are on the rise in parts of the tri-state following efforts by the Trump administration to focus on mass deportations upon his return to the White House. Days after an ICE operation at a seafood market in Newark,

In a statement, Newark mayor Ras Baraka said ICE agents detained lawful citizens during a raid on a local business, calling it an “egregious act.”

Mayor Ras Baraka said he was "appalled" and "angry" and blasted ICE for also detaining U.S. citizens, including a veteran. ICE said citizens may be questioned during an investigation.