Federal Immigration Agents Arrest Multiple People at Hoboken-Jersey City Border, Local Officials Alarmed.
A chilling scene unfolded near the Jersey City-Hoboken border on Sunday morning, as eyewitnesses reported seeing federal immigration agents making arrests without warning. The detentions sparked widespread concern among officials in both cities, particularly within immigrant communities. New Jersey local elected officials, including Councilmember Jake Ephros and Hoboken Mayor Emily Jabbour, are sounding the alarm, denouncing what they described as "disturbing" and "unsettling" actions by ICE agents.
Eyewitnesses claim that Ephros witnessed at least two people being taken into custody near the 9th Street Light Rail Station. He recorded videos of the incident, which show officers in masks handcuffing individuals and then driving away in unmarked vehicles. In one chilling exchange, an officer is heard telling Ephros that they don't need a warrant to conduct their "job."
Meanwhile, Hoboken Mayor Jabbour confirmed that her office had received reports of federal immigration enforcement activity in the area, but she remained tight-lipped about the scope of the operation. She urged residents to know their rights, emphasizing that they have the right to remain silent, a lawyer, and should not sign anything they do not understand.
Jersey City Mayor James Solomon echoed similar sentiments, condemning what he described as "frightening" and "disturbing" videos showing ICE agents detaining people without warning. He reiterated that local police are barred from aiding ICE without a judge's warrant and that city property may not be used for immigration operations.
The incident has raised concerns about the actions of federal immigration authorities and their impact on immigrant communities. It comes amid heightened scrutiny of immigration enforcement tactics nationwide, with New York Governor Kathy Hochul proposing banning local police partnerships with ICE in her state. The Department of Homeland Security has thus far refused to comment on the matter.
A chilling scene unfolded near the Jersey City-Hoboken border on Sunday morning, as eyewitnesses reported seeing federal immigration agents making arrests without warning. The detentions sparked widespread concern among officials in both cities, particularly within immigrant communities. New Jersey local elected officials, including Councilmember Jake Ephros and Hoboken Mayor Emily Jabbour, are sounding the alarm, denouncing what they described as "disturbing" and "unsettling" actions by ICE agents.
Eyewitnesses claim that Ephros witnessed at least two people being taken into custody near the 9th Street Light Rail Station. He recorded videos of the incident, which show officers in masks handcuffing individuals and then driving away in unmarked vehicles. In one chilling exchange, an officer is heard telling Ephros that they don't need a warrant to conduct their "job."
Meanwhile, Hoboken Mayor Jabbour confirmed that her office had received reports of federal immigration enforcement activity in the area, but she remained tight-lipped about the scope of the operation. She urged residents to know their rights, emphasizing that they have the right to remain silent, a lawyer, and should not sign anything they do not understand.
Jersey City Mayor James Solomon echoed similar sentiments, condemning what he described as "frightening" and "disturbing" videos showing ICE agents detaining people without warning. He reiterated that local police are barred from aiding ICE without a judge's warrant and that city property may not be used for immigration operations.
The incident has raised concerns about the actions of federal immigration authorities and their impact on immigrant communities. It comes amid heightened scrutiny of immigration enforcement tactics nationwide, with New York Governor Kathy Hochul proposing banning local police partnerships with ICE in her state. The Department of Homeland Security has thus far refused to comment on the matter.
i mean whats next they gonna start rounding up people at shopping malls or something? like what even is the criteria for who gets arrested by these agents? do they just look at your name or something? its all so super ambiguous and i dont trust it one bit 
. I mean, people just getting taken away by ICE agents without even knowing what's going on? It's so scary and unsettling 
. As a community, we gotta look out for each other, you know? These actions by ICE are not only violating people's rights but also causing such fear and uncertainty 
. I'm all about supporting local officials like Councilmember Jake Ephros and Hoboken Mayor Emily Jabbour who are speaking out against this stuff 
. We need to make sure our voices are heard and that we're advocating for a safer, more welcoming community for everyone 
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ICE agents just do what they feel is their job, but does that have to mean hurting people's lives? 
. What's the point of knowing you have the right to remain silent if you're still gonna be rounded up without warning? 
. It's not just the immigrants who should be concerned, it's all of us who care about justice and equality 
. The fact that local officials are being silenced by ICE is a major red flag 
. We need more transparency and accountability here, or else we're gonna see even more people getting hurt 
They're like superheroes, but not in a good way 
. Local officials are trying to tell us what to do, but it's hard to know what's real when you see videos of people getting taken away by masked officers. Can't we just coexist peacefully? 
This is super worrying 
. What if you're walking down the street, minding your own biz, and suddenly these agents come out of nowhere? It's like a scene from a bad movie 
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, but this feels like a case of "over-enforcement" 
the feds gotta do what they gotta do, can't just let anyone who's supposed to be here just waltz in. its not like they're hurting anyone its all just paperwork and procedure. councilmember jakes gonna make sure his constituents are safe and sound (aka non-deportable) by talking smack at the feds 
. I mean, I'd be more worried about ppl breakin into my house and takin my stuff than some agents showin up at the border 
. And what's with all these mayors gettin involved? They should just let ICE do their thang 
OMG, did u see those vids? 
According to eyewitnesses, at least 2 ppl were taken into custody in Hoboken. 
ICE agents wearin' masks, handcuffin' people, and drivin' away in unmarked vans? 
What's goin' on here?! 
Jersey City Mayor James Solomon is condemnin' the whole thing as "frightenin'" and "disturbin'", while Hoboken Mayor Emily Jabbour's office is tellin' ppl to know their rights. 
According to the Immigration Policy Center, there were over 1 MILLION ICE detainers in 2022 alone. That's a lot of ppl gettin' swept up in these raids! 
71% of ppl detained by ICE have been living in the US for over 10 years 
. I'm all for keepin the borders safe and all that but do we gotta make examples outta people? They're just tryna live their lives, you know? I feel bad for Councilmember Jake Ephros, he was just recordin his phone and stuff 
. Can we just get some answers from DHS already? It's 2025, for real! 
