Social media posts ignited a rapid backlash Saturday after reports that federal immigration agents in New York were being physically blocked from leaving their facility.
According to individuals at the scene, the confrontation unfolded near an ICE garage entrance where protesters reportedly dragged objects into the roadway and used private property as improvised obstacles. The blockages slowed or temporarily trapped federal personnel preparing for routine operations.
Saturday’s incident followed previous clashes in Lower Manhattan, including an earlier confrontation that day in which demonstrators attempted to block ICE vehicles after an enforcement sweep on Canal Street. That earlier standoff involved shouting crowds, vandalized barriers, and attempts to prevent agents from departing the area.
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