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The Rebel Yellow - Issue #153
A disputed NYPD response to an anti-ICE protest in Manhattan’s Chinatown has renewed scrutiny of how New York’s sanctuary laws apply during federal immigration operations. Nearly 20 people were arrested after officers moved in to clear streets blocked by demonstrators trying to stop DHS vehicles from leaving a garage, an encounter that included the use of pepper spray and physical takedowns. City officials, federal authorities and advocates have since issued conflicting accounts of whether police actions complied with local limits on assisting immigration enforcement, placing the incident under closer legal and public review.
NYPD response to Chinatown anti-ICE protest sparks condemnation
The NYPD is facing backlash for how it handled anti-ICE protests in Manhattan’s Chinatown, where multiple arrests and violent confrontations unfolded over the weekend.
