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Hundreds gathered in lower Manhattan after an ICE raid in Chinatown targeting “selling counterfeit goods,” with video showing masked, armed agents zip-tying people as an armored vehicle rolled past. DHS said the operation, led by ICE with the FBI and Border Patrol, focused on counterfeit sales. A witness saw at least seven detained; an advocate estimated 15–40 vendors arrested, and at least two protesters held. NYPD said it wasn’t involved, though riot police appeared to arrest some demonstrators. City and state leaders condemned the raid, blasting the Trump administration for fear-driven tactics.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.