Tensions escalated in New York City as protesters clashed with federal agents and the NYPD in response to a potential ICE raid in Chinatown. Several arrests occurred when activists formed a human barricade at a garage, preventing ICE agents from leaving to conduct immigration sweeps on Canal Street. The situation intensified as police utilized pepper spray to clear a path for federal authorities. Reports indicated that multiple individuals were detained during protests aimed at stopping what was perceived as aggressive immigration enforcement. The police and ICE operations coincided, leading to further unrest as the community expressed anger over the targeting of vendors and the perceived injustice of the raids.