ICE puts NYC on notice after violence: You will see more arrests

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Recent ICE raids in New York City's Chinatown targeting illegal street vendors, including those selling counterfeit goods, have sparked significant controversy and protests. Federal agents made at least nine arrests, with individuals identified as being in the country illegally, some with prior criminal records and one with a final order of removal. These actions have drawn sharp criticism from New York City officials and political candidates, who denounce the raids as excessive, politically motivated, and designed to instill fear. Meanwhile, in Los Angeles, a similar pattern of resistance is emerging, with elected officials and social media users documenting ICE activities, leading to concerns about the safety of law enforcement officers. The acting ICE director asserts these operations are intelligence-driven and focused on arresting "criminal aliens" to enhance public safety, contrasting with the perception of targeting vulnerable communities. A notable fact is that multiple individuals arrested in the New York raid entered the country in 2023 through the southern borde

Short Highlights

ICE conducted a raid in New York City's Chinatown, arresting at least nine individuals for illegal street vending and immigration status.
Protesters clashed with federal agents, and some officials characterized the raid as aggressive and politically motivated, using military-style vehicles.
Political candidates for NYC mayor have widely condemned the raid, with one calling it "authoritarian theatrics."
The acting ICE director stated that those arrested were "criminal aliens" with extensive rap sheets, including forgery, drug trafficking, and robbery.
Incidents of vehicles being used as weapons against ICE officers are a growing concern, with officials blaming the rhetoric of some elected officials for increased risk

Key Details

ICE Raid in NYC's Chinatown and Initial Reactions [00:00]

Federal agents conducted a raid in New York City's Chinatown, cracking down on illegal street vendors, which led to protests.
At least nine arrests were made, with the individuals allegedly being in the country illegally.
Protesters intervened, chasing agents to a federal immigration building, continuing a pattern of demonstrations at that location.
DHS stated that the arrested migrants are from West Africa, with at least one having a final order of removal and prior criminal offenses, including counterfeiting.
Protesters demanded agents remove their masks and blocked streets, and DHS reported the arrest of some protesters with criminal histories.

Witnesses recording there on their cell phones is agents with ICE, FBI, ATF, and other federal law enforcement agencies pulled up yesterday afternoon.

Political Ramifications and Candidate Statements [01:43]

The raid has become a central issue in the New York City mayoral race, with candidates weighing in ahead of the final debate.
Democratic candidate Zoran Mdani called the raid "aggressive and reckless," criticizing it as "authoritarian theatrics to create fear, not safety."
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo labeled the raid an "abuse of federal power," suggesting it was motivated by fear and politics rather than justice.
Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa had not yet commented, but in the past, he distanced himself from some Trump immigration policies, supporting only efforts to deport criminals.
ICE confirmed that multiple individuals arrested entered the country in 2023 via the southern border.

Both the Democratic candidate Zoran Mdani and former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo are slamming this raid.

Official Justification and Enforcement Rationale [02:45]

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons defended the raid, stating it was intelligence-driven and not random.
Lyons explained that the operation targeted "criminal aliens" with extensive criminal histories, including forgery, drug trafficking, robbery, and assault.
He emphasized that shop owners in the area had complained about illegal vending for a long time.
The use of a Bearcat, a special response team vehicle, was attributed to the known risk of protests due to elected officials' rhetoric against ICE.
Lyons questioned why elected officials would protect individuals with such criminal records, stating the operation aimed to make New York safer.

Well, I think for the people in New York, they're going to see ICE and our other federal partners do the law enforcement mission, right?

Escalation in Los Angeles and Social Media Influence [06:04]

The discussion shifted to Los Angeles, highlighting incidents where vehicles were rammed.
A TikToker, who allegedly received an award from the city of Los Angeles for documenting ICE activities, was mentioned.
Lyons expressed disbelief that individuals, if in the country legally, would broadcast their illegal activities on social media.
He noted that elected officials encouraging resistance to ICE leads to daily "ramming incidents," which he described as deadly force putting officers at risk.
Lyons claimed that assaults on officers are more frequent than reported, with "criminally illegal aliens" fighting officers, ramming vehicles, or involving US citizens.

You can see that there are so many elected officials that call for resisting ICE, pushing back, defying ICE, that almost daily we have two to three of these ramming incidents, which is a deadly force, you know, and and it's putting our officers and agents at risk.

Political Opposition and Law Enforcement Concerns [07:09]

Flyers from AOC's office on how to evade and resist arrest, and a directive from LA Mayor Karen Bass to bolster city response on immigration enforcement were mentioned.
California Governor Gavin Newsom's involvement in a flyer related to immigration enforcement was also noted.
Democratic Congressman Rob Garcia's plan for a master ICE tracker on the oversight committee's website was discussed.
Lyons criticized Congressman Garcia's tracker as putting a "target on ICE agents' backs," comparing such apps to giving a "map to a hitman."
He argued that elected officials should collaborate with ICE to understand the criminal histories and public safety data of those arrested, rather than promoting actions that endanger law enforcement.

But he shouldn't behind shouldn't hide behind the fact that he wants to make his community safe. He we've already seen from the Dallas shooting that apps like those are like giving a map to a hitma