Police in New York City arrested 24 anti-ICE protesters who occupied the lobby of Trump Tower, chanting "Bring Them Back" and reading names of deported immigrants. This incident is part of intensifying nationwide anti-ICE demonstrations, sparked by violent protests in Los Angeles following ICE operations that led to 45 arrests, including a convicted murderer. Democratic lawmakers and President Trump's administration are clashing over the response to the protests, with the National Guard deployed in Los Angeles.
Police swiftly remove anti-ICE protesters who invaded Trump Tower as nationwide demonstrations intensify
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Police in New York City arrested 24 anti-ICE protesters who occupied the lobby of Trump Tower, chanting "Bring Them Back" and reading names of deported immigrants. This incident is part of intensifying nationwide anti-ICE demonstrations, sparked by violent protests in Los Angeles following ICE operations that led to 45 arrests, including a convicted murderer. Democratic lawmakers and President Trump's administration are clashing over the response to the protests, with the National Guard deployed in Los Angeles.
Trending- 1 Friday: ICE agents conduct operations in Los Angeles, arresting 45 people, sparking protests
- 2 Sunday: DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin issues statement; President Trump orders National Guard response; violent protests in Los Angeles continue
- 3 Monday: Anti-ICE protests spread nationwide; 24 protesters arrested at Trump Tower in New York City
- 24 arrests at Trump Tower
- Intensification of nationwide anti-ICE protests
- Violent clashes in Los Angeles
- Political debate between Democratic lawmakers and Trump administration
- Deployment of National Guard
What: 24 anti-ICE protesters arrested at Trump Tower in Manhattan; nationwide anti-ICE demonstrations intensifying, particularly in Los Angeles following ICE operations and arrests.
When: Monday afternoon (Trump Tower arrests), Monday (nationwide spread), Friday (Los Angeles protests began), Sunday (DHS statement, Trump's order, violent protests in LA).
Where: Trump Tower (Manhattan, New York City), Lower Manhattan (New York City), Los Angeles (California), El Salvador (CECOT prison).
Why: Protests are in response to ICE operations and deportations, particularly the arrest of 45 people in Los Angeles, including Cuong Chanh Phan, a convicted murderer. Demonstrators are calling for deported immigrants to be brought back and opposing ICE.
How: Protesters occupied Trump Tower lobby, chanted, read names of deported immigrants, attempted to block traffic, gathered outside courts. Police used plastic ties to detain and remove protesters. In Los Angeles, protests turned violent, involving blowing up vehicles, throwing rocks, and taking over a highway.