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Brooklyn Resident Defends ICE Agents Amid Controversy

3/26/2026

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A flyer featuring Brooklyn resident Chris Scali went viral defending Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents at Newark Liberty International Airport.
Scali said, “they’re not bothering nobody,” noting ICE agents help travelers during TSA delays from the shutdown.
Other New Yorkers echoed support, with one saying, “I don’t mind them being here because they’re here to help people.”
Democrats, including Mayor Zohran Mamdani, criticized ICE's presence as unwelcome.

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Story summary

A flyer featuring Brooklyn resident Chris Scali went viral defending Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents at Newark Liberty International Airport.
Scali said, “they’re not bothering nobody,” noting ICE agents help travelers during TSA delays from the shutdown.
Other New Yorkers echoed support, with one saying, “I don’t mind them being here because they’re here to help people.”
Democrats, including Mayor Zohran Mamdani, criticized ICE's presence as unwelcome.