"Demonstrators gathered near the emergency entrance in the early hours, and police eventually moved in to disperse the crowd. Neighbors shared video and posts about what they described as a heavy law enforcement presence."
"Wyckoff Heights Medical Center is a longtime safety-net hospital that serves north-central Brooklyn and parts of Queens, emphasizing community outreach and language services for immigrant patients."
"Local residents took to neighborhood message boards and social media to talk about what they were seeing as the operation unfolded, reporting a heavy NYPD presence and at least one government vehicle."
A protest occurred outside Wyckoff Heights Medical Center as federal immigration agents conducted an operation. Witnesses reported a significant police presence and several detentions. The NYPD stated they were not involved in the ICE action and responded to reports of a disturbance. The protest was dispersed around 5 a.m., but the number of detainees remained unclear. Wyckoff Heights is a safety-net hospital serving immigrant communities, making federal enforcement actions particularly sensitive for patients and staff.
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