15 Arrested At ICE Protest In Center City, Women And Officers Hurt

PHILADELPHIA — More than a dozen people were arrested Tuesday during a protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Center City Philadelphia, according to police.

Police said about 150 people gathered to protest ICE outside the Federal Detention Center (FDC) at Seventh and Arch streets at about 4 p.m. Tuesday.

After marching to the ICE headquarters at Eighth and Cherry streets, the group headed back to Seventh and Arch.

By 6:15 p.m., police said the group was obstructing police, disrupting traffic, and "endangering public safety."

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Police told the group to disperse, but the group remained, blocking traffic and confronting officers, according to authorities.

Just before 7 p.m., police said they tried to make arrests near 11th and Market streets, and police claim the crowd became "violent and extremely disorderly."

Eight men and six women were arrested for disorderly conduct, and one man was arrested for aggravated assault on police, according to authorities.

Two of the women who were arrested were injured and received medical attention, police said.

Several officers used force while making arrests, and those incidents have been documented and will undergo a review to ensure compliance with departmental guidelines, according to police.

Two bicycle officers also suffered minor injuries.

One Philadelphia Police traffic vehicle was vandalized with spray paint, police said.

"The Philadelphia Police Department supports the public’s right to lawful, peaceful protest," police said. "We remain committed to facilitating First Amendment activity while protecting public safety and maintaining order on city streets."