CHINATOWN, Manhattan (WABC) -- Officials say nine people were arrested when federal agents descended on Canal Street to target illegal street vendors , sparking chaos and protests.

Rep. Dan Goldman said four U.S. citizens were also arrested and held overnight at 26 Federal Plaza before being released with no federal charges filed.

Their families had filed missing persons reports with NYPD before those individuals were released.

"There are no circumstances where four American citizens should be arrested for no reason. Because they were released today without any charges. No basis. ICE is not allowed to arrest American citizens. They spent the night in 26 Federal Plaza in immigration detention. American citizens. For nothing. No charges. Nothing," Goldman said.

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