ICE Is Looking For Parking in New York City — For a 150-Vehicle Deportation Fleet

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is seeking to rent a parking lot in Lower Manhattan to accommodate a 150-vehicle fleet near its Varick Street field office. The request has sparked opposition from immigrant advocates, who argue it facilitates ICE's deportation operations. The current contract for a nearby Pier 40 garage is expiring, and ICE requires secure, 24/7-monitored parking with specific access controls.