On June 17, masked ICE agents executed a series of arrests at 26 Federal Plaza, targeting immigrants after their mandatory court hearings. Witnesses reported the agents, dressed in ski masks and baseball caps, taking individuals into custody aggressively, despite their legal rights to appeal and lack of understanding about the proceedings. The arrests have sparked outrage, including the detainment of City Comptroller Brad Lander. Legal representatives are concerned that many immigrants, confused and frightened, are unaware of their options, as the agents do not grant them the time to appeal their cases.
In an alarming display of tactics, ICE agents, dressed in masks and caps, aggressively apprehended immigrants attending mandatory court hearings, heightening fears within the community.
Witnesses described the scene as chaotic and terrifying, with immigrants being seized without warning by masked agents, leaving many confused and unable to understand their predicament.
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