On Tuesday, ICE agents returned to immigration court in Lower Manhattan, apprehending individuals immediately after their procedural hearings. Dressed in combat gear and armed, agents conducted the operation in a manner described as swift and alarming, often leading to the target's bewilderment. Critics have likened the tactics to kidnapping, with many witnesses reporting significant fear and tension. Agents waited for court cases to conclude before swiftly arresting individuals, leading to distress for their families. The agents' decision to often conceal their identities has further heightened suspicion and anxiety around these operations.
ICE agents were back in immigration court in Lower Manhattan on Tuesday, apprehending stunned people there for procedural hearings and rushing them away into elevators to parts unknown in a matter of seconds.
Some agents remained in plainclothes and sat and listened to court proceedings before texting the status of court appearances. Authorities lay in wait for those whose cases have been dismissed.
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