DHS Conducts ICE-Led Raids on NYC Canal Street Vendors Amid Protests
DHS Conducts ICE-Led Raids on NYC Canal Street Vendors Amid Protests

DHS Conducts ICE-Led Raids on NYC Canal Street Vendors Amid Protests

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A federal operation led by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), coordinated with multiple agencies including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), targeted counterfeit goods vendors on Canal Street in Lower Manhattan, sparking protests and chaos. The enforcement aimed to crack down on illegal sales of counterfeit merchandise, but the operation faced fierce resistance from vendors and community members who criticized the federal approach as fear-inducing and overly militarized. At least 15 to 40 vendors and some local residents were detained during the raid, which drew condemnation from local leaders and immigrant advocacy groups who described the action as federal overreach and a threat to immigrant communities. New York City officials, including Mayor Eric Adams' administration, emphasized that they did not cooperate with the federal agencies on this civil enforcement operation. The raid was reportedly influenced by a conservative political commentator who alerted DHS about alleged illegal activities on Canal Street via social media just days before the enforcement action. Protesters actively blocked federal agents during the sweep, chanting against ICE and denouncing the crackdown on vendors who have long operated in the area.

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