ICE Corrects Misinformation on New Jersey Immigration Enforcement

ICE News Releases

Published March 3rd, 2026

Detected March 5th, 2026

Summary

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued a notice to correct what it describes as false reporting regarding an immigration enforcement action in Trenton, New Jersey. The notice clarifies ICE's role and the nature of the operation, which involved federal partners executing a criminal warrant.

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What changed

ICE has issued a notice to correct what it asserts is false reporting concerning an immigration enforcement action that took place in Trenton, New Jersey. The agency states that a post by a U.S. Representative and subsequent local news reports inaccurately portrayed the operation, claiming ICE led the action, covered security cameras, and detained individuals without a warrant. ICE clarifies that federal partners led the operation under a criminal warrant, targeting an individual wanted for aggravated assault and weapons offenses. The agency also notes that two other individuals with immigration violations were taken into custody.

This notice serves to counter misinformation that ICE claims is part of a campaign to incite violence against its personnel, citing significant increases in death threats and assaults against officers. The agency emphasizes its commitment to public safety and upholding immigration laws, mentioning recent operational expansions due to new legislation. While this is a notice correcting information, it highlights the sensitive nature of immigration enforcement operations and the potential for public and political backlash, underscoring the need for accurate reporting and adherence to legal procedures by all parties involved.

What to do next

Review ICE's official statement to ensure understanding of the corrected facts regarding the New Jersey enforcement action.
Incorporate accurate information into internal communications and training regarding immigration enforcement protocols.
Monitor for further developments or clarifications from ICE or other federal agencies on enforcement operations.

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March 3, 2026 Trenton, NJ, United States Enforcement and Removal

ICE sets the record straight about immigration enforcement action in New Jersey

Left: Cristian Moreno-Posso, an illegal alien from Colombia with a final order of removal issued in October 2024. | Right: Jorge Luis Lemus Urliz, an illegal alien from Guatemala who entered the United States without inspection. Both are currently detained, pending removal proceedings. TRENTON, N.J. — False reporting on a Feb. 20 immigration enforcement action in Trenton is spreading fear and confusion.

A post by U.S Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman falsely accusing ICE of “covering security cameras at a Trenton auto repair shop and detaining multiple individuals without a warrant” led to inaccurate reporting in local news and undermines public trust.

ICE did not lead this operation, cover cameras or raid an auto repair shop. The arrests were carried out by the agency’s federal partners acting on a court-ordered criminal warrant. The primary target who was arrested is Eduardo Reyes, a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala wanted for aggravated assault, weapons offenses, assault by auto, leaving the scene of an accident and endangering the victim.

“Regrettably, some sanctuary politicians in New Jersey misrepresent ICE’s clear legal authority established by Congress, resorting to fearmongering and misinformation even after receiving the facts,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Newark acting Field Office Director Arthur J. Wilson Jr. “Our ICE officers and federal partners deserve recognition for their commitment to public safety, not baseless criticism. During the execution of the federal warrant, officers followed lawful procedure of notifying ICE about the individuals illegally present in the United States they encountered and arrested.”

Thanks to the coordination of our federal partners, the targeted criminal illegal alien and two other illegal aliens are being held accountable for immigration violations. ERO Newark immediately lodged an immigration detainer on Reyes and took the two others into custody: Cristian Moreno-Posso, an illegal alien from Colombia with a final order of removal issued in October 2024, and Jorge Luis Lemus Urliz, an illegal alien from Guatemala who entered the United States without inspection. Both are currently detained.

This deliberate misrepresentation of ICE enforcement actions as witnessed in this case is part of a coordinated campaign to incite violence and hatred against ICE personnel. As a result, ICE has experienced an 8,000% increase in death threats and a 1,421% increase in assaults against its officers.

Thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, ICE is also expanding its operations. It has achieved a 120% increase in workforce and secured funding for additional detention centers. ICE remains steadfast in its commitment to uphold the law and safeguard our communities.

Updated:

03/03/2026