DHS Arrests 46 Undocumented Workers at New Jersey Freight Warehouse

Federal immigration agents from the Department of Homeland Security conducted a raid at a freight warehouse in Avenel, New Jersey, resulting in the arrest of 46 undocumented workers, approximately 22% of the facility's workforce. The operation was part of an ongoing effort to enforce immigration laws and ensure compliance with customs and security regulations at federally authorized container freight stations. The detainees were taken into federal custody and are awaiting immigration proceedings. Surveillance footage showed federal officers escorting groups of workers into vans amid a heavy law enforcement presence. Officials have not disclosed the warehouse operator's identity or whether any penalties will be imposed on the employer. This raid follows a similar large-scale operation in Georgia nearly two months prior, reflecting a broader nationwide push on workplace immigration enforcement.