US EditionImmigration agents conducting sweep on NYC’s famed Canal Street confronted by protesters
- On Oct. 21, 2025, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raided Canal Street in Chinatown, detaining several street vendors during a large federal operation.
- Two days after a viral X post by Turning Point USA contributor Savanah Hernandez, the viral post with over 4.3 million views claimed 20 to 30 illegal immigrants operated a black market.
- Dozens of masked federal agents arrived armed with assault rifles and a BearCat armored vehicle, using batons, riot shields, and a Taser during the Canal Street operation.
- Protesters followed agents to 26 Federal Plaza where many remained at 5:20 p.m., and DHS said at least one person was arrested for assault on a federal officer.
- Local officials and advocates condemned the sweep as federal overreach, with Christopher Marte, New York City Council member, likening it to post-9/11 military action and warning the vending permit cap of 853 leaves migrants vulnerable.
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upstatetoday.comVendors on NYC's Canal Street say they were harassed and asked to show papers in immigration sweep
Sellers are noticeably scarce on Manhattan's Canal Street a day after a mass of federal agents questioned street vendors and sparked spontaneous protests on Manhattan’s Canal Street. But some who have ventured out Wednesday are disheartened or riled by the…
AG James urges New Yorkers to report unlawful ICE activities
NEW YORK (PIX11) -- After an immigration sweep on Canal Street that led to multiple arrests on Tuesday afternoon, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced an online portal for New Yorkers to share photos or videos of federal immigration enforcement activities. AG James stated that reports will be reviewed to see if ICE agents violated the law. More Local News “Every New Yorker has the right to live without fear or intimidation,” s…
DHS reveals 'violent rap sheets' of illegal aliens arrested on NYC's Canal Street
The Department of Homeland Security has provided the names and criminal histories of the illegal aliens who were arrested during an operation on New York City's infamous Canal Street black market.Federal agents swept through the area on Tuesday, as it is not uncommon for street sellers to be in the United States illegally. The operation turned chaotic after bystanders formed a mob to chase agents away, demanding they not target illegal aliens.On…
A raid of immigration control against vendors on New York City’s famous Canal Street became chaotic on Tuesday afternoon, when passers-by and protesters confronted federal agents and attempted to prevent the operation. The confrontation between agents and hundreds of angry New Yorkers took place along a [...]
Protests Erupt During NYC ICE Chinatown Raid
The ICE Chinatown raid in New York City erupted into chaos Friday as protesters clashed with federal agents targeting street vendors accused of selling counterfeit goods. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said the enforcement action on Canal Street was “targeted” and “intelligence-driven,” aimed at criminal activity linked to the counterfeit trade. “During this law enforcement operation, rioters who were shouting obscenities became viole…
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