As anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles drew a strong federal response, President Donald Trump was a more direct target of one Monday demonstration in New York City.
About 24 protesters invaded the lobby of Trump Tower and were arrested when they refused to leave, according to the New York Post.
Protesters chanted “Bring them back! Bring them home!” as they called for criminal illegal immigrants sent to prison in El Salvador to be returned to the U.S.
One woman said the federal government should “return them to their homes and families and allow them their day in court.”
NYPD officers told the protesters to hit the road.
“This is the New York City Police Department. You are occupying these premises unlawfully and without permission. I
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