Federal agents carry out joint ICE crackdown on NYC's Canal Street: Official

Federal agents carried out a joint Immigration and Customs Enforcement crackdown in New York City's Chinatown neighborhood on Tuesday, according to a law enforcement official.A large law enforcement presence was seen on Canal Street, a prominent hub for shopping in Lower Manhattan.Federal agents are seen in New York City's Chinatown neighborhood, Oct.21, 2025.WABCABC's New York station WABC reported that vendors packed up their tables and attempted to flee the area, which is known for merchants selling designer knockoffs.Following the ICE operation, protesters were seen gathering in the area.ICE arrests suburban Chicago police officer accused of being in the US illegally: DHSIn response to protests, senior administration officials from City Hall went to the scene to monitor the ongoing situation."We have learned about the federal law enforcement action on Canal Street in Manhattan this afternoon and are gathering more details.

We never cooperate with federal law enforcement on civil deportation matters, in accordance with local laws, and have no involvement in this matter," a spokesperson for City Hall said in a statement to ABC News.Popular ReadsLouvre Museum heist: Jewels with 'inestimable' value stolen from Napoleon collectionOct 19, 8:13 PM2 dead after cargo plane skids off runway and into sea at Hong Kong InternationalOct 19, 11:12 PMGovernment shutdown updates: Trump says GOP 'will not be extorted' amid stalemate34 minutes ago"Mayor Adams has been clear that undocumented New Yorkers trying to pursue the American Dream should not be the target of law enforcement, and resources should instead be focused on violent criminals," the statement added.Federal agents are seen in New York City's Chinatown neighborhood, Oct.21, 2025.WABCA source familiar with the situation told ABC News, if circumstances escalate and an individual assaults or interferes with a legal law enforcement action, Mayor Eric Adams has instructed the New York City Police Department to intervene...