The battle over Pier 40: Protesters decry ICE operations out of Hudson River Park

Protesters in Manhattan are opposing ICE operations at Pier 40 in Hudson River Park, accusing the agency of using the location as a discreet staging area for detentions. Despite a contract expiration following local outrage, ICE vehicles were recently spotted at the site, including one linked to a December 2023 custody case in Queens. Demonstrators argue ICE is evading public scrutiny to avoid protests, with groups like Rise and Resist and Hands Off NYC emphasizing peaceful advocacy against what they describe as covert immigration enforcement tactics.