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ICE Agents Arrest Two Near Union City Church: Investigation Underway

2/16/2026

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Story summary

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents apprehended two men outside a church in Union City, New Jersey, on Sunday morning.
Rep. Rob Menendez (D-N.J.) is investigating the incident after a video shows uniformed ICE agents taking the men into custody as they approached the church.
Union City, which has a predominantly Hispanic population, has not received comments from local officials or ICE.
Menendez is collaborating with community members and local officials to gather more information.

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Story summary

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents apprehended two men outside a church in Union City, New Jersey, on Sunday morning.
Rep. Rob Menendez (D-N.J.) is investigating the incident after a video shows uniformed ICE agents taking the men into custody as they approached the church.
Union City, which has a predominantly Hispanic population, has not received comments from local officials or ICE.
Menendez is collaborating with community members and local officials to gather more information.