ICE agents intimidated journalists while they documented immigrant detainments at 290 Broadway, which included threats and attempts to restrict access to public areas. The Freedom of the Press Foundation, along with several press rights organizations, sent letters to federal authorities and the Mayor's office expressing deep concern over the harassment of journalists. An incident involved masked ICE agents mocking an amNewYork reporter, highlighting significant concerns for First Amendment rights and press freedom in New York City.
The Freedom of the Press Foundation expressed serious concern about ICE agents harassing journalists, indicating that their conduct raises significant First Amendment and press freedom issues.
Agents at 290 Broadway used intimidation tactics, threatened media members, documented press credentials, and attempted to limit media access to public areas observing their operations.
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