Hudson River Park Trust
Coverage of Hudson River Park Trust in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- 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.