NYC Officials Urge NYPD to Arrest ICE Agents for Alleged Illegal Actions

New York Congressman Dan Goldman has urged the NYPD to prepare to arrest and prosecute federal immigration agents who unlawfully detain or assault individuals in the city, a move that has sparked debate among legal experts regarding its feasibility. This call comes amid increased immigration enforcement under the Trump administration, which has deployed federal agents in multiple cities, prompting criticism over warrantless and indiscriminate arrests. Goldman cited a recent incident where a woman was assaulted by an ICE agent in Manhattan, an event that was caught on video and led to the agent's temporary suspension before reinstatement. Several local officials, including Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and City Comptroller Brad Lander, support Goldman's request, emphasizing the necessity of holding federal agents accountable for misconduct under state law. The Department of Homeland Security has dismissed the initiative as a misguided focus on federal agents instead of criminal elements within the city. Goldman and others argue that with federal oversight lacking, it falls to city authorities to protect residents and uphold the rule of law against federal agents' unlawful actions.