The idea had been percolating online for a week or more: why wouldn't law enforcement officers simply show up at a rally supporting illegal aliens? Logically, there would likely be plenty of undocumented individuals present.
Turns out, the illegals turned out. So did the NYPD.
HOLY SHLIT
— American AF 🇺🇸 (@iAnonPatriot) February 14, 2025
ICE is ARRESTING people at an anti-ICE protest in NYC.
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The difference between Trump's first term and this one? Instead of chuckling and saying "That's a good idea," concerned parties emboldened by the Trump mandate are taking action.
On Thursday, a protest wended its way from Foley Square in Lower Manhattan to the ICE offices on West Houston in SoHo. Along the way, officers arrested several protesters. One suspects the arrests will have a chilling effect on the next planned protest.
