Tensions escalated in New York City after a group of protesters blocked ICE vehicles from leaving a secured garage, dragging barriers and trash cans into the roadway in an effort to stop federal agents from exiting.
Video from the scene shows demonstrators physically moving metal barricades and large trash bins into position, creating an obstacle in front of the garage entrance. Some protesters can be heard shouting as ICE vehicles remain inside the facility.
As the blockade continued, NYPD officers arrived and began clearing the obstruction. Footage captures police moving the barriers aside and placing several individuals in handcuffs after they allegedly refused to disperse.
It remains unclear how long ICE vehicles were delayed or whether any injuries were reported during the confrontation. Officials have not yet released a full statement detailing possible charges.
The incident reflects ongoing tensions in major cities over immigration enforcement operations, where activists argue they are standing up for immigrant communities, while critics say blocking federal vehicles and obstructing facilities crosses the line into unlawful activity.
The situation is still developing.
