Authorities Detain Protesters Demonstrating Against ICE Activities in Lower Manhattan
On Friday, authorities detained several individuals participating in a demonstration opposing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities in Lower Manhattan. The protest unfolded as groups marched from City Hall Park toward 26 Federal Plaza in Tribeca, where reports indicate detainees are held under overcrowded and inhumane conditions on the building's tenth floor.
Protest Actions and Law Enforcement Response
When access to the facility was denied to some faith leaders involved, a portion of the protesters sat down in the street on Broadway, effectively halting traffic. Approximately 30 officers from the NYPD Strategic Response Group, along with media personnel, surrounded the activists, who were holding signs with messages such as "ICE is Trump’s Gestapo," "Kidnapped by ICE," and "Release Them All."
Arrests and Public Reactions
While the exact number of arrests remains undisclosed, officials confirmed that multiple individuals were taken into custody. In similar past incidents, charges have typically included disorderly conduct and trespassing. An e...