Demonstrators are gathering in New York City’s Foley Square in lower Manhattan Tuesday evening protesting recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids around the country. The NYPD is closely monitoring the situation telling News 4 they’re well prepared and well equipped to keep the situation peaceful.

Military-style vehicles and National Guards troops have blocked a portion of 4th Street in front of the Ronald Reagan Federal Building and Courthouse.

Protests that started Thursday in Southern California amid reports of ICE immigration sweeps endured through the weekend. Some were peaceful and focused. Others erupted into clashes with law

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Sheinbaum's comments followed Noem's Oval Office statement in which the secretary accused Sheinbaum of encouraging unrest.

Several social justice groups have organized the demonstrations downtown. They're the latest in a string of protests in support of immigrant communities in the city.

Immigration advocates in Baltimore protested to oppose U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) operations.

Tensions in Los Angeles escalated after an ICE raid on June 6 led to the arrest of several individuals, which sparked organized protests across Texas.