Hoboken Sees Post-Arrest Lull at Local Light Rail Station
In the aftermath of ICE arrests at a Jersey City light rail station, residents and officials alike are feeling the effects. According to Hoboken Mayor Emily Jabbour, the 9th Street Light Rail station has seen a noticeable decrease in activity since Sunday's raids.
"It was remarkably quiet this morning," Jabbour said, attributing the lull to fear among commuters. "People are scared to go about their normal routines because of what happened yesterday." The Department of Homeland Security has yet to comment on the operation, which saw several individuals apprehended at the station on Sunday.
While details of the arrests remain scarce, Jabbour confirmed that three individuals who were headed to work in Hoboken businesses were among those taken into custody. Social media footage of the ICE encounters quickly spread, fueling outrage and concern within the community.
The Hoboken Police Department was not involved in the operation, which has sparked relief from Mayor Jabbour. Since Sunday's raids, she claims there have been no further ICE sightings or arrests in Hoboken.
Community reaction to the incident has been fierce, with residents expressing deep-seated fears about safety and security. A student at Hoboken High School questioned how they could feel safe attending school without being subjected to documentation checks, highlighting the far-reaching impact of such raids.
In response to growing concerns, several residents have reached out offering assistance, including immigration legal aid and social services. Mayor Jabbour's office has directed concerned residents to the American Civil Liberties Union's "Know Your Rights" guide for immigrants, a move aimed at promoting awareness and support.
In the aftermath of ICE arrests at a Jersey City light rail station, residents and officials alike are feeling the effects. According to Hoboken Mayor Emily Jabbour, the 9th Street Light Rail station has seen a noticeable decrease in activity since Sunday's raids.
"It was remarkably quiet this morning," Jabbour said, attributing the lull to fear among commuters. "People are scared to go about their normal routines because of what happened yesterday." The Department of Homeland Security has yet to comment on the operation, which saw several individuals apprehended at the station on Sunday.
While details of the arrests remain scarce, Jabbour confirmed that three individuals who were headed to work in Hoboken businesses were among those taken into custody. Social media footage of the ICE encounters quickly spread, fueling outrage and concern within the community.
The Hoboken Police Department was not involved in the operation, which has sparked relief from Mayor Jabbour. Since Sunday's raids, she claims there have been no further ICE sightings or arrests in Hoboken.
Community reaction to the incident has been fierce, with residents expressing deep-seated fears about safety and security. A student at Hoboken High School questioned how they could feel safe attending school without being subjected to documentation checks, highlighting the far-reaching impact of such raids.
In response to growing concerns, several residents have reached out offering assistance, including immigration legal aid and social services. Mayor Jabbour's office has directed concerned residents to the American Civil Liberties Union's "Know Your Rights" guide for immigrants, a move aimed at promoting awareness and support.
. ICE raids can be super scary, especially if you're just trying to get to work or school without any issues. It's great that the mayor is acknowledging everyone's fears and offering resources like immigration legal aid and social services - I wish more people were speaking out about these issues too! 
The fact that community members are coming together to support each other is super heartening 
. We need to keep pushing for a safer, more inclusive community for all 
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... literally! Can't go wrong with a little downtime after all that drama, right? 
But seriously, it's crazy how one raid can impact the whole community. I mean, who knew attending school or going to work could be so thrilling... not? 
The good news is that there are people willing to lend a helping hand (and some awesome resources too). Fingers crossed everything goes back to normal soon! 
he's supposed to be working in a hoboken restaurant but now hes stuck in detention lol. i feel bad 4 him tho 
i no how scary it must b for ppl who dont know wat's goin on w/ immigration. u just wanna go about ur daily life n not be worried abt gettin rounded up 
mayor jabbour said somethin bout people bein scared to come to work but idk how she knows 
how can ppl feel safe riding the trains if they dont no whats gonna happen to them? 
and 3 ppl from hoboken were arrested whoops 
mayor jabbour said there wont be more raids but idk why ppl gotta be so scared all the time 
... people are scared just because of some immigration issues 
. I mean, what if you're just trying to get to work or school without knowing the "rivalry" between ICE and immigrants? 
! The community is coming together now but it's about time we learn from this 
. Those ICE raids can be super intimidating, even if you're not the one being targeted 
. Anyone who's lived here for a while knows how safe we thought our city was 
. Now it feels like there's always this uncertainty lurking in the background 
, even if it's just by pointing people to resources 
. We need more community-led initiatives that focus on building bridges and not walls 
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. I'm all for security and safety, but this feels like a huge overreach. And now Hoboken is having to deal with the fallout 
. Anyways, I'm glad there's some community support going around 
. Does anyone know what the future holds for these ppl? 
. I mean, who needs to carry around a ID card or proof of residency when you're just trying to live your life? It's ridiculous, right? 
And can we even talk about how messed up it is that students at Hoboken High School are having to question their safety and security while they're supposed to be learning 
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– I love seeing people come together like this!
I mean, what if they were just students or workers? What if they had the right to be there? It's scary to think about how this could affect people's lives. 
the fact that people are scared to go about their normal routines because of what happened yesterday is crazy 
3 people were taken into custody who were headed to work, that's not right