NYC Canal Street Vendors Targeted in ICE Immigration Raid
TL;DR
Local and state officials in New York condemned a federal ICE raid in Manhattan's Chinatown, which targeted street vendors under the guise of cracking down on counterfeit goods, leading to protests, arrests, and widespread criticism for overreach and creating fear among communities.
- New York officials condemn Manhattan Ice raid: ‘This creates fear and chaos’ The Guardian
- ICE agents arrest street vendors along Canal St. in lower Manhattan New York Daily News
- Federal agents detain several people on Canal Street in NYC during immigration operation NBC News
- Federal Agents Stage Raid on Canal Street in New York City The New York Times
- ICE targets vendors allegedly selling counterfeit goods on NYC's Canal Street, DHS says CBS News
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