New York Mayor Criticizes Immigration Raids Targeting Undocumented Individuals
The mayor of New York City has stated that the city had no role in recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Chinatown, which were reportedly linked to the sale of counterfeit goods.
Mayor Eric Adams amplified a statement from the New York Police Department (NYPD), which clarified that it was not involved in the federal operation conducted on Canal Street.
Adams reaffirmed the city’s position, writing:
New York City does not collaborate with federal authorities on civil deportations, in line with local laws. While we seek further details, residents should know we were not part of this operation. Our administration maintains that undocumented individuals striving to build a life here should not face enforcement actions, and efforts should instead focus on addressing violent crime.
The raids sparked protests in New York City on Tuesday evening, as demonstrators gathered near the 26 Federal Plaza Immigration Building, where detainees were believed to be held. Protesters chanted slogans such as “ICE out of New York” and “No ICE, no KKK, no fascist USA.”
Videos of the operation showed armed, masked federal agents restraining a man with zip ties and pushing back bystanders. Crowds trailed the agents through the streets as an armored vehicle moved through the area.
One woman was heard yelling at agents, “Is this worth the paycheck? Selling your soul?”
The raid, which witnesses said included over 50 federal agents, occurred in a Manhattan area known for the widespread sale of counterfeit goods, including handbags, accessories, and jewelry. The exact number of detentions remains unclear, though one witness reported seeing at least seven individuals arrested.
### Other Developments
- Paul Ingrassia, Donald Trump’s pick to lead a government ethics office, withdrew from consideration after racist messages attributed to him led Republican senators to oppose his confirmation.
- Arizona’s attorney general has filed a lawsuit against House Speaker Mike Johnson for refusing to seat Democrat Adelita Grijalva, who won a special congressional election in September.
- Trump appeared to confirm reports that he is pursuing financial compensation for legal cases brought against him, stating, “I guess they probably owe me a lot of money.”
Read next
Hereditary Lords set to lose their seats in the House of Lords
Hereditary titles will be ended before the forthcoming monarch’s address after an agreement was reached to award life peerages to certain Conservatives and cross‑benchers who would otherwise lose their places.
On Tuesday night the upper chamber approved the final version of the House of Lords (hereditary peers) Bill,
UK Ministers to Seek Advice from 100 Citizens on Digital ID Plans
Ministers will invite a hundred people chosen at random from across the United Kingdom to take part in the government’s consultation on digital identification, as officials aim to counter conspiracy theories surrounding the intended use of the system.
Darren Jones, the chief secretary to the prime minister, will set
Alba Party to dissolve and skip the Scottish election
Alba has declared that it will dissolve and will not put forward any candidates for the 2026 Scottish Parliament election.
The independence‑supporting group was launched in 2021 by the late Alex Salmond as a “new political force”, yet it has been hit by a steep drop in members and