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Protests Erupt as Federal Immigration Operation Targets Counterfeits

10/22/2025

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Federal agents conducted an immigration operation on Canal Street in Manhattan, detaining people as protests erupted.
Tricia McLaughlin of the Department of Homeland Security said the operation targeted activity related to counterfeit goods.
Murad Awawdeh of the New York Immigration Coalition criticized tactics, citing baton and mace use against demonstrators.
Mayor Eric Adams said New York City does not cooperate with federal deportation efforts and urged focusing on violent crime.

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Federal agents conducted an immigration operation on Canal Street in Manhattan, detaining people as protests erupted.
Tricia McLaughlin of the Department of Homeland Security said the operation targeted activity related to counterfeit goods.
Murad Awawdeh of the New York Immigration Coalition criticized tactics, citing baton and mace use against demonstrators.
Mayor Eric Adams said New York City does not cooperate with federal deportation efforts and urged focusing on violent crime.