On May 28, ICE agents carried out an immigration sweep inside the Manhattan federal building housing immigration court, detaining numerous individuals, including onlookers. Reports indicated that agents used printouts of photographs to identify their targets as people exited elevators. Witnesses described the operation, which seemed to be thorough and pre-planned. Marie Ferguson from ICE stated the agency's approach now includes placing undocumented immigrants in expedited removal processes if they do not present valid asylum claims. The operation sparked swift responses from immigration advocates, highlighting growing concerns over enforcement tactics.
"Agents surrounded their targets as they exited the elevator on the ground floor and took them into custody, according to the Citizen app. Some were handcuffed while others were escorted back into the elevator."
"Marie Ferguson, a spokesperson for ICE, said that the federal agency is now following the law and placing illegal aliens in expedited removal."
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