More Than 80 People Arrested After ICE Protest In NYC

NEW YORK CITY — More than 80 people were arrested during a protest in Lower Manhattan Tuesday evening, police said.

The protest followed a planned demonstration in Foley Square, where demonstrators rallied against Immigration and Customs Enforcement deportations in the city and throughout the country.

A total of 86 people were detained overnight, police said on Wednesday.

At the scene, protesters were seen carrying signs reading “Abolish ICE” and “ICE out of New York!” and chanted phrases such as, “Brick by brick, wall by wall, this racist system has got to fall!," according to the New York Post.

Protesters wore face coverings and carried flags could be seen trying to breach metal barriers that were set up by police.

A number of protesters were wrestled to the ground and pepper sprayed by officers.

Some protesters threw water bottles and other objects at police officers, according to the report.

Protesters also chanted, “Shame! Shame!” as the NYPD took demonstrators into custody in zip ties.

On Monday, the NYPD and Mayor Eric Adams said violence of any kind would not be tolerated in the city, as they addressed recent protests in Los Angeles.

I understand that some New Yorkers may be angry, afraid, and ready to express that. New York City will always be a place to peacefully protest, but we will not allow violence and lawlessness," he said.

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the department will protect every person's right to peacefully protest but added that the NYPD does not engage with civil immigration enforcement.

"We will continue to follow the law — but let me crystal clear, we have no tolerance for violence and no tolerance for property damage," she said.