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.”

An operation carried out by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents has sparked concern and heightened anxiety among some communities in Newark, as outraged local officials have pledged to investigate the event and to protect those who they believe should be shielded under the law.

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka reveals that U.S. citizens were caught up in a recent ICE raid, raising concerns about constitutional rights and immigration enforcement tactics.

Federal immigration agents raided the Ocean Seafood Depot in Newark, New Jersey, detaining several workers without a warrant, sparking outrage from community leaders and local officials. FOX 5's Stephanie Bertini has more on the reaction to the raid.

Newark fish wholesaler Ocean Seafood Depot was raided yesterday by U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement, allegedly without a warrant, according to reports. Both undocumented workers and U.S. citizens were detained,

Federal immigration agents on Thursday detained several workers, including a U.S. military veteran, at Oceans Seafood Depot in Newark, NJ, local advocates and officials told FOX 5 NY.