ICE agent says they ‘don’t need a warrant’ to arrest people
Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete February 2, 2026 at 12:58 PM
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In Jersey City on February 2, 2026, an ICE agent stated they "don't need a warrant" to arrest people during an interaction recorded by councilperson Jake Ephros. The incident involved ICE agents arresting a man at a light rail station. Ephros questioned the agents about whether they possessed a warrant for the arrest and if they knew the identity of the individual they were taking into custody. The news report centers on this exchange and the agent's assertion regarding warrant requirements for arrests.
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ice agent 100% arrest 90% warrant 90% immigration enforcement 70% legal authority 60% jake ephros 50% jersey city 50% light rail station 40%
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Jersey City
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