Several people protesting possible Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in Lower Manhattan were arrested Saturday, the New York Police Department said.
Protesters were seen near Center Street in Chinatown blocking vehicles and chanting “ICE out of New York,” according to video obtained by ABC News. At one point, protesters were observed blocking a van from exiting a garage.
Immigration activists block a garage used by ICE vans during a protest against an alleged ICE raid on Canal Street, Nov. 29, 2025, in New York.
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While the NYPD declined to comment on any possible activity by federal agents, it said in a statement that officers “observed several people blocking the street and told them several times to disperse, but they did not comply.”
New York police respond as immigration activists block a garage used by ICE vans during a protest against an alleged ICE raid on Canal Street, Nov. 29, 2025, in New York.
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The NYPD said “multiple” people were detained, but did not immediately provide further details on the numbers or charges.
Saturday’s protest came a month after federal agents carried out an immigration enforcement action targeting vendors on Canal Street in Chinatown. At least nine people were arrested during that raid, according to federal officials.
A person is detained by NYPD as immigration activists block a garage used by ICE vans during a protest against an alleged ICE raid on Canal Street, Nov. 29, 2025, in New York.
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Four U.S. citizens were arrested and held for “nearly 24 hours” without any federal charges after that incident, according to U.S. Rep. Dan Goldman, who represents the area.
The Department of Homeland Security did not immediately respond to ABC News’ request for comment.
