The raid in New Jersey's most populous city, hailed in the past by mayor Ras Baraka for its "sanctuary" policies protecting migrants, follows President Donald Trump's pledge to deport millions of immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally.

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building stands in Washington, D.C., U.S. January 18, 2025. REUTERS/Vincent Alban/File Photo
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