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Civil Liberties·Severity 2 — Notable·New Jersey

Release of dad detained by ICE indicates criminal investigation of forced labor, lawyer says

ICE enforcement [ice_general] [NJ]. A certification made by the New Jersey Department of Labor for Martín Soto's visa application requires that a criminal investigation of the matter is being conducted, Soto's lawyer said.

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    https://www.nj.com/news/2026/10/release-of-dad-detained-by-ice-indicates-criminal-investigation-of-forced-labor-lawyer-says.html
    “A certification made by the New Jersey Department of Labor for Martín Soto's visa application requires that a criminal investigation of the matter is being conducted, Soto's lawyer said.”