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Police Violently Arrest Protesters Who Rallied to Defend Immigrants Detained at NYC Courthouse

HeadlineMay 29, 2025

Here in New York, masked federal agents arrested multiple people who showed up for appointments at immigration courts in downtown Manhattan Wednesday, including a family with small children. Police officers arrested protesters and observers who showed up to offer support and assistance, including a pastor. Community members also blocked vans carrying immigrants from driving down the street, before police officers pepper-sprayed, violently tackled and dragged them away. The Trump administration has reportedly ordered ICE to make 3,000 arrests per day.

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