New York AG Launches Online Portal to Report ICE Misconduct
Leticia James promises to review raids, citing fears of unlawful targeting in immigrant communities
NEW YORK — Attorney General Leticia James Thursday the launch of a new online portal where New Yorkers can submit complaints, videos, and photographs documenting alleged abuses by ICE.
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The move comes just one day after an ICE raid on Canal Street rattled Lower Manhattan. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, James said the portal is intended to “review federal immigration enforcement in New York” and vowed her office would “investigate any violations of the law.”
The Federal Action Reporting Form, now live on the attorney general’s website, allows residents to document federal enforcement incidents, upload supporting photographs, and link to videos hosted on platforms like YouTube or Instagram. It includes required disclosures: filing a complaint does not initiate a lawsuit, and the AG’s office cannot provide legal advice or representation. Still, James emphasized that the collected evidence could be used in public reports or legal proceedings.
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The portal asks witnesses to describe incidents, provide locations and times, and, if comfortable, submit their contact information for follow-up. “Your contact information will be kept confidential to the extent permitted by law,” the form states. Complainants must also affirm the accuracy of their submissions, with false statements punishable under state law.
Thursday’s rollout marks one of the most aggressive state-level responses yet to the surge of ICE enforcement under the Trump administration. Civil rights groups say the new tool could prove pivotal in documenting patterns of misconduct, particularly in communities fearful of speaking out.
“New Yorkers who were present should submit videos or photos,” James wrote in her tweet. “We will review and investigate.”
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Thank you AG James! This needs to be done in every state and city. You can also report ICE sightings and joint a community rapid response team at stopice.net #showyourfaces
@Pablo Manríquez Tish James just turned accountability into an upload button — and honestly, it’s genius. While Trump’s running Cops: Ego Edition, she’s crowd-sourcing justice, one video at a time.
Let the cameras roll — sunlight’s still the best disinfectant, and New Yorkers have never been afraid to hit “record.”