The incident at Early Learners in Little Ferry was initially believed to have involved ICE agents, but Little Ferry Police Chief James Walters confirmed the arresting agents were from Diplomatic Security Services (DSS). Walter said his department was never notified and it was not immediately clear why the woman was being detained. DSS’ website says that it is the federal law enforcement and security arm of the Department of State.
The woman had arrived in a red Mercedes to drop off her child when five unmarked vehicles pulled up, sources tell Daily Voice.
Someone approached the woman and spoke to her in Spanish, the source said. She was then told she would be allowed to take her toddler inside the daycare before being detained. Footage shows the mother walking her child into the building with a pack of diapers. As she prepared to leave him, she repeatedly said “te amo,” according to those who were present…