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ICE car chase injures children and van driver in Newark multi-vehicle crash

Feb 26, 2026 · Newark, New Jersey

An ICE enforcement operation in Newark, New Jersey on February 25-26, 2026 resulted in a multi-vehicle crash with injuries. ICE agents attempted to pull over a van during an arrest operation near a bus stop where fourth and fifth grade students were waiting for their school bus early Thursday morning. When the driver fled, the pursuit caused a crash involving multiple vehicles, including one carrying three children who were injured. The van driver was also injured and taken to the hospital. Armed and masked ICE agents were present near the bus stop, with some students reporting that agents followed them home. Ring camera footage captured the incident. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka criticized ICE's actions as reckless and dangerous, stating the operation violated New Jersey state law prohibiting law enforcement vehicle pursuits in densely populated areas without an immediate threat to public safety.

Timeline

Feb 26, 2026Car chase resulted in multi-vehicle crash involving three children and van driver; children and driver sustained injuries; van driver hospitalized
Feb 26, 2026Newark Mayor Ras Baraka criticized ICE operation as reckless and violating New Jersey law prohibiting vehicle pursuits in densely populated areas
Feb 25, 2026ICE agents conducted enforcement operation near bus stop where fourth and fifth grade students were waiting for school bus; agents attempted to pull over a van, driver fled

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