More than a dozen elected officials were apprehended in or near Federal Plaza in New York City on October 26, 2023. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the New York Police Department (NYPD) jointly initiated the detention of individuals under the jurisdiction of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The authorities have declared the location to be experiencing unsanitary conditions, triggering the arrests. Officials are being held in various courts, with the purpose of assessing compliance with immigration laws and regulations. The specific charges and legal proceedings are currently under investigation and are being managed by legal counsel.
Credits: WIRED
