Anti-ICE Protest Turns Violent: 86 Arrested in Manhattan | JQJO

Eighty-six demonstrators were arrested at a turbulent anti-ICE protest in Lower Manhattan. The protest, initially peaceful, turned violent with protestors throwing bottles and cones. Charges ranged from disorderly conduct to felony assault. Arrestees included a college student, the daughter of a prominent actor, and others with affluent backgrounds. Police emphasized that the majority of the 2,500 attendees were peaceful, while a smaller group instigated the violence. Authorities are committed to preventing the situation from escalating to the level of violence seen in Los Angeles.