A large protest took place in Lower Manhattan against President Trump's immigration policies, drawing attention to the increasing arrests of migrants in courthouses. This demonstration is part of a broader movement that started in Los Angeles, highlighting worries among immigrant communities about their status and safety. Activists, including Andrea Montiel, voiced hopes for change while emphasizing unity among Hispanic populations across states. Meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams addressed the situation regarding the potential deployment of National Guard troops in New York, signaling the city's police capability as a primary response.
Hundreds of protesters gathered in Lower Manhattan early Tuesday evening for a demonstration against President Trump's escalating immigration crackdown, continuing several days of protests that began more than 2,400 miles away in Los Angeles.
Many carried bright yellow signs that said ICE out of NYC in Spanish and English. Andrea Montiel, 31, whose parents are Mexican immigrants, said she showed up at the rally on behalf of family and friends who she said were too worried about their immigration status to demonstrate publicly.
As Mr. Trump deployed National Guard troops and Marines to California, Mayor Eric Adams, a Democrat who has largely aligned himself with Mr. Trump's immigration agenda, said on Tuesday that he did not foresee Mr. Trump sending the military to New York City.
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