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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Federal agents conduct raids in NYC’s Chinatown
Protesters Confront ICE Agents During New York Chinatown Operation
An immigration enforcement operation targeting street vendors on Manhattan’s iconic Canal Street turned into chaos Tuesday when a crowd of angry New Yorkers surrounded federal agents in an attempt prevent their departure, leading to arrests amid tense confrontations in a busy part of downtown. Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said at least one person was arrested for assault during the confrontation, which took place just after 4…
An immigration control raid directed at street vendors on New York City’s famous Canal Street became chaotic on Tuesday afternoon, when passers-by and protesters confronted federal agents and tried to block their way. The clash between agents and hundreds of angry New Yorkers took place along a busy shopping street that has long been the center of the city’s not-so-secret market for imitations of designer handbags, watches, perfumes and sunglass…
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