Immigration and Customs Enforcement has already begun arresting illegal immigrants from coast to coast in the first few days of President Donald Trump's administration.

The policy change undid over a decade of precedent that restricted ICE from enforcement activity in settings including schools or churches.

New York City will "coordinate" with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement on deporting migrant criminals, Mayor Eric Adams said this week as major cities brace for President Trump's promised crackdown.

Mayor Eric Adams tried to reassure New Yorkers worried about mass deportations in wake of the Trump administration's swift executive action impacting immigration policies.

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, members of the city council, and state and federal representatives are expected to hold a news conference Friday morning about what the mayor is calling a “raid” by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers at a business there on Thursday.

In a statement, Newark mayor Ras Baraka said ICE agents detained lawful citizens during a raid on a local business, calling it an “egregious act.”