NY Attorney General Letitia James launches ICE portal 

(NewsNation) — Democratic New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the creation of an online portal for New Yorkers to submit videos and other documentation of ICE’s actions.

The statement said, “Every New Yorker has the right to live without fear or intimidation. If you witnessed and documented ICE activity yesterday, I urge you to share that footage with my office. We are committed to reviewing these reports and assessing any violations of law. No one should be subject to unlawful questioning, detention, or intimidation.”

James set up an online portal for people to send her office photos and video.

New York ICE raid sparks protest

Protesters in New York clashed with ICE agents this week, leading to 14 arrests, DHS reported.

The agents were questioning and detaining street vendors on Canal Street, a spot in New York City known for shops that sell knock-off designer items. In a post on social media platform X, the Department of Homeland Security said nine people who were in the U.S. illegally from West Africa were arrested and had “violent rap sheets” for crimes including robbery, burglary, domestic violence, drug possession and assaulting law enforcement.

Protesters also blocked traffic during that sweep to prevent ICE agents from leaving the area, and one told NewsNation they did not want federal agents in the city.

James was indicted on federal bank fraud charges by a Trump-appointed prosecutor earlier this month.  She denied any wrongdoing, saying she is “totally innocent.”

NewsNation's Jessica Kartalija contributed to this report.