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Large red ICE OUT banners and a Stop ICE Terror sign held by protesters during National Shutdown Day demonstration in Lower Manhattan, New York City.

National Shutdown Day Protest in NYC Draws Thousands Opposing ICE Raids

Richard Scalzo1 week ago015 mins

NEW YORK (AP) — On January 30, 2026, thousands of protesters in New York City joined a nationwide “National Shutdown” day, demonstrating against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) immigration crackdowns and federal enforcement tactics, particularly following the deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minneapolis. Rallies in Foley Square and marches to Washington Square…

A protester stands above a large crowd holding a banner reading “ICE OUT OF NYC” during a nighttime march from Foley Square to 26 Federal Plaza in New York City, following ICE raids on Canal Street on October 22, 2025.

“ICE OUT of NYC” Protest Erupts After Canal Street Immigration Raids

Richard Scalzo4 months ago4 months ago09 mins

Hundreds of protesters marched from Foley Square to 26 Federal Plaza on Tuesday night, demanding an end to deportations and federal immigration enforcement in New York City. The demonstration, known as the “ICE OUT of NYC” protest, came less than 24 hours after a controversial ICE raid on Canal Street, where agents detained at least…