Protesters Leading an Arrest Campaign to Access an Immigrant Detention Center located at 26 Federal Plaza in Manhattan
Eleven New York City Elected Officials Arrested During Immigration Enforcement Protest
A protest over immigration enforcement in Lower Manhattan took an unexpected turn on Thursday when eleven elected city representatives were arrested by the Department of Homeland Security.
The arrests occurred during a protest at the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building, although it was later revealed that the officials were actually arrested on the 10th floor of 26 Federal Plaza. The protest, which took place on Thursday, saw the elected officials refusing to leave the premises, leading to their arrests.
The individuals arrested were New York City elected officials, including Council Members Alexa Avilés, Ydanis Rodríguez, Marjorie Velázquez, Esther Cuesta, Pierina Sanchez, and several others from the state Senate and Assembly. The elected officials were refused entry into U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement holding rooms.
Despite the arrests, the protest continued after the officials were taken away. The elected officials were arrested for refusing to leave the premises, but it should be noted that their arrests did not result in continued detention for the officials. All 11 officials were released shortly after their arrest.
The protest was over immigration enforcement, with the elected officials expressing their opposition to the policies and practices of the federal government in this area. The arrests have sparked widespread criticism and calls for accountability from various quarters, including local politicians and activist groups.
The Department of Homeland Security has not yet issued a statement regarding the arrests, and it remains to be seen how this incident will impact the ongoing debate over immigration enforcement in the United States. This incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing tensions surrounding this issue and the potential for civil disobedience and direct action by those who oppose current policies.
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