"Officers received a report of people unlawfully occupying the roadway and obstructing vehicular traffic near Washington and Willoughby streets, according to a NYPD spokesperson. Officers instructed the group to disperse multiple times, according to police. Most complied, but one individual refused to leave the street and was taken into custody."
"The incident unfolded as Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations unit conducted activity in the area, according to posts on X by independent journalist Talia Jane. Police did not immediately provide additional details about the federal operation or whether anyone was injured."
On February 24, protesters gathered on Broadway in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, to demonstrate against an Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation. The crowd obstructed vehicular traffic near Washington and Willoughby streets. NYPD officers instructed the group to disperse multiple times, and most complied. However, one individual refused to leave the roadway and was taken into custody, receiving a criminal summons. The incident occurred during HSI activity in the area, as reported by independent journalist Talia Jane. Police provided no additional details about the federal operation, potential injuries, or ongoing investigation status.
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