Several anti-ICE protesters were arrested in New York City last weekend after clashing with local police.
The protesters blocked traffic outside a lower Manhattan parking garage where ICE had allegedly staged prior to an immigration enforcement operation, the New York Post reported. At least 18 of the protesters were arrested for disorderly conduct.
“They were instructed multiple times to disperse, and they did not comply. As a result, multiple individuals were taken into custody,” the NYPD said, according to CNN.
🚨 BREAKING: Anti-ICE protestors currently have federal agents and vehicles BLOCKED inside a garage in NYC as they scream “ICE out of New York”
The fact they’re allowed to get away with this is why they keep doing it!
ARREST THEM ALL! pic.twitter.com/frwdNdZug2
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) November 29, 2025
Several anti-ICE protesters were arrested over the weekend in New York City after clashing with local police.
The protesters blocked traffic outside a lower Manhattan parking garage where ICE had allegedly staged prior to an immigration enforcement operation, the New York Post reported. At least 18 of the protesters were arrested for disorderly conduct.
“They were instructed multiple times to disperse, and they did not comply. As a result, multiple individuals were taken into custody,” the NYPD said, according to CNN.
Protesters were seen in videos yelling “ICE out of New York” and dragging large planters in the roadway to block vehicle\
Anti-ICE rioters obstruct ICE in NYC on Saturday by placing planters and garbage receptacles in front of law enforcement vehicles. Lots of federal crimes being committed.
Some rioters get thrown to the ground.
Arrest them all and jail them for years.pic.twitter.com/vdYs9xOPNg
— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) November 29, 2025
Local officials criticized federal law enforcement for the clashes, with NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch reportedly telling Homeland Security Investigations’ Special Agent in Charge Ricky Patel that the conflict was “unacceptable” and saying the use of force puts federal and local law enforcement at risk, according to the Post.
The Trump administration’s Border Czar Tom Homan last month promised that ICE operations were coming to the city.
NEW: Border Czar Tom Homan confirms massive ICE operations are hitting New York City soon.
"I plan on being in New York City in the near future. We're gonna do operations in New York City.“
pic.twitter.com/1cyC0NXCUK— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) November 18, 2025
The Trump administration said on Monday that nearly 7,000 criminal illegal aliens have been released back into New York since January after the sanctuary state ignored ICE detainer requests. There are another 7,000 in custody with active detainer requests.
“Attorney General [Letitia] James and her fellow New York Sanctuary politicians are releasing murderers, terrorists, and sexual predators back into our neighborhoods and putting American lives at risk,” DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said. “We are calling on Letitia James to stop this dangerous derangement and commit to honoring the ICE arrest detainers of the more than 7,000 criminal illegal aliens in New York’s custody. It is common sense. Criminal illegal aliens should not be released back onto our streets to terrorize more innocent Americans.”
