Tensions Erupt on Canal Street: Immigration Sweep Sparks Protests

A federal immigration enforcement operation on New York City's Canal Street became unruly on Tuesday. Street vendors were targeted, resulting in protests and confrontations with the agents.

The street, known for its bustling market of counterfeit luxury items, drew hundreds of locals who opposed the arrests. Demonstrators clashed with officers while chanting "ICE out of New York" in an attempt to thwart federal actions.

As tensions escalated, heavily armed officers arrived, making more arrests and threatening protesters with pepper spray. A spokesperson for Homeland Security Investigations confirmed the coordinated operation, but ICE did not provide comments on the incident.