ICE Detains 46 Workers in New Jersey Shipping Facility Raid

U.S. Department of Homeland Security conducted an inspection at the Savino Del Bene shipping and logistics facility in Avenel, New Jersey, detaining 46 individuals, who accounted for 22% of the onsite workforce, for immigration violations. The operation was part of DHS efforts to ensure compliance with customs and immigration laws and to maintain the integrity and security of the supply chain. All detainees are being held in DHS custody pending immigration proceedings. The facility operates under a customs bond with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, allowing for such inspections. Local Democratic legislators, including State Senator Joe Vitale, Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin, and Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez, emphasized the importance of due process, fairness, and respect for individual rights, calling for dignity and justice for those affected. They also highlighted the significance of community trust and the commitment to ensuring residents can live without fear in their communities.