More than 80 individuals were arrested during a protest in Lower Manhattan against ICE deportations. Protesters demonstrated at Foley Square, brandishing signs calling for the abolition of ICE and expressing their dissent through chants. Tensions escalated as some attempted to breach police barriers, resulting in law enforcement using pepper spray and making numerous arrests. NYPD officials emphasized that while they support peaceful protests, any violence will not be tolerated, outlining their commitment to uphold the law amid rising tensions in the city due to immigration enforcement issues.
Protesters chanted 'Brick by brick, wall by wall, this racist system has got to fall!' during a rally against ICE deportations in Lower Manhattan.
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated that while the police will protect the right to peacefully protest, they have no tolerance for violence or property damage.
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