MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) -- Another protest against ICE was held in Lower Manhattan Wednesday evening.
This time, a peaceful demonstration was held in Foley Square with a smaller crowd compared to the thousands that gathered Tuesday night. But the message remains strong, “No ICE.”
This was Brian G’s fourth protest this week:
“I was born and raised in Brooklyn. New York could be the next LA, and I think we need to stand up and fight and not let that happen,” said Brian.
Hundreds joined in solidarity with the demonstrations happening in Los Angeles, where President Trump has deployed the National Guard and about 700 Marines. Secretary of Defense Peter Hegseth says they will stay there until needed.
“It is about maintaining law and order on behalf of law enforcement agents who deserve to do their jobs without being attacked by mobs of people. I am very proud to be on the streets defending ICE agents,” stated Hegseth.
“Keep it peaceful, we don’t want any reason for this administration to come and militarize our city. Keep the pressure, we need to be firm about what’s going on,” said Andres as he held a sign that reads ‘please don’t deport me!'
The NYPD reiterated that they do not need help from the federal government to keep these protests under control.
For Kevin Martinez, being here is personal.
“The first thing I thought about was mother. She was 14 years old before getting her citizenship, having come here illegally. The struggle that she went through to become a U.S. citizen. I am here for her, here for the people who are going through what she went through as a kid."
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