Another NYC protest against ICE raids ends with arrests
Another protest against federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids ended with arrests in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday.
Protesters returned to the federal immigration courts for a second night of demonstrations in solidarity with the protests in Los Angeles, where President Trump has deployed the National Guard and Marines despite objections from the city's mayor and California's governor.
Wednesday's protest began as a peaceful gathering in the afternoon. A woman named Dalia came after her shift as a registered nurse.
"I help a lot of people, a lot of people that don't have access to health care, and if it wasn't for people like me, the products of immigrants, this health care system would fall apart even more. So this is personal," she said. "I have family members that I'm the voice for because they're scared and they can't draw any attention to themselves."
Protesters later marched to the federal immigration courts, where they again clashed with New York City Police officers and arrests ensued. Police said two people were charged and eight were issued summonses.
Nearly 3 dozen arrested during Tuesday's protest
A protest Tuesday night in New York City turned violent and ended with dozens arrested.
Thousands came out Tuesday night for what started as a peaceful protest that then devolved into a tense and at times violent scene. Some 86 people were taken into custody, and 34 of them were arrested on charges that include disorderly conduct.
Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Kaz Daughtry spoke out Wednesday about the NYPD's response.
"They decided to throw items, garbage cans, rocks, bricks, anything that basically wasn't nailed down, they were picking it up and throwing it, and they were putting debris in the street so that the vehicles couldn't pass. Now, that's not peaceful, that's not peaceful protests, and when that happens, the police department did what they do best. They moved in swiftly, cleared the debris up and they were making apprehensions, they were making arrests," Daughtry said.
Video taken Tuesday shows what appears to be federal officers deploying some type of gas onto the crowd of protesters outside immigration court.
Daughtry said the department has the demonstrations under control.
"No, the NYPD does not need the National Guards or the Marines. We do appreciate any consideration that are thinking here, but actually we do not need it. I want to say this again," Daughtry said.
Daughtry said the NYPD's 30,000 members are the best equipped to handle protests.
Daughtry on his golf outing with the president
Daughtry met with Mr. Trump a few days ago to play golf.
CBS News New York asked Daughtry if they discussed deploying the National Guard in New York, and Daughtry said the conversation is private.
So how did the meeting come about?
"That'll remain private. We were there on our own time. Guys on the golf course having fun with the president of the United States. I understand certain people's feeling, but when the president asks you to come now, you come," Daughtry said.
