Following ICE Raid in Newark, Reps. Menendez and McIver Take Action

Following ICE Raid in Newark, Reps. Menendez and McIver Take Action | U.S. House Representative Rob Menendez Skip to content Close Home About Meet Rob Committees Issues Services Get Help How Can We Help You? Know Your Rights Congress On Your Side Support for Veterans Traveling soon? Anti-Spam Resources What happens if the government shuts down Stay Connected With Us Email Our Team Directly Sign Up For Our Newsletter Share Your Story Nominate a Constituent of the Month 2025 End-of-Year Report Stop ICE's NJ Expansion Federal Funding and Grants Apply for a grant Submit FY27 Appropriations Requests FY27 Community Project Funding Flags and Greetings Request a U.S. Flag Commendations and Greetings Student Opportunities Internships Service Academy Nomination Congressional Art Competition Visiting D.C. Request tours and tickets News Press Releases Contact Get Help Write to Rob Close Mobile Site Search SEARCH Congressman Rob Menendez About Meet Rob Committees Issues Services Get Help How Can We Help You? Know Your Rights Congress On Your Side Support for Veterans Traveling soon? Anti-Spam Resources What happens if the government shuts down Stay Connected With Us Email Our Team Directly Sign Up For Our Newsletter Share Your Story Nominate a Constituent of the Month 2025 End-of-Year Report Stop ICE's NJ Expansion Federal Funding and Grants Apply for a grant Submit FY27 Appropriations Requests FY27 Community Project Funding Flags and Greetings Request a U.S. Flag Commendations and Greetings Student Opportunities Internships Service Academy Nomination Congressional Art Competition Visiting D.C. Request tours and tickets News Press Releases Contact Get Help Write to Rob ES Modal Search Button Mobile Site Search Submit Search MENU ES Home News Press Releases January 27, 2025 Following ICE Raid in Newark, Reps. Menendez and McIver Take Action NEWARK, N.J. - On Thursday, January 23, 2025, agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ ICE ”) conducted a raid on a local business in Newark, New Jersey. In response, Rep. Rob Menendez (NJ-08) and Rep. LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) led a letter with Reps. Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Nellie Pou (NJ-09), and Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) to the Department of Homeland Security demanding answers as to the circumstances surrounding the raid and the wellbeing of those involved. “In week one of this administration, President Trump has inflicted fear on our communities and attempted to undermine our Constitution,” said Congressman Rob Menendez. “This reality hit home in our district yesterday, as ICE agents raided a business in Newark. In Congress, I will work to conduct the necessary oversight of ICE and ensure that they do not violate the constitutional rights of individuals in New Jersey, regardless of their immigration status. In the coming days and weeks, our office will continue to be a resource for everyone who needs it. We are here to help and will not rest until everyone who calls this community home is afforded the rights and the freedoms that they deserve.” “The ICE raid that unfolded yesterday was despicable. They barged into our city to detain our neighbors, and they held and harassed immigrants, citizens and even a veteran of our military,” said Congresswoman LaMonica McIver. “I want to make it crystal clear to Trump and his administration: we mean business here in New Jersey. I will keep fighting for the protection of immigrants in the 10th District and nationwide.” Full text of the letter is available here. Print Email Share Previous Article Next Article About Services News Contact Facebook Logo Twitter Logo BlueSky Logo Youtube Logo Instagram Logo