Several New York City and state officials were arrested after attempting to inspect ICE holding rooms at a Manhattan federal building, sparking a heated clash over transparency, detainee rights, and federal oversight. The arrests came as complaints over inhumane conditions continue, despite a judge’s injunction requiring ICE to improve cleanliness, overcrowding, and access to legal calls.
Protest Leads to Arrests
Authorities confirmed that more than 75 people were detained during the protest at 26 Federal Plaza, which houses ICE offices and immigration court. Eleven officials were arrested after staging a sit-in near the detainee holding rooms. All individuals received summonses and were later released. The building was…..