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2 min readICE Raid in NYC's Chinatown Sparks Controversy Over Federal Operations
TrueGov Editorial Team•3 months ago•2 min read
DHS operation conducted without NYPD coordination raises questions about jurisdiction
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) conducted an operation in New York City's Chinatown on October 21, 2025, targeting street vendors allegedly selling counterfeit goods. According to DHS statements, the operation was described as intelligence-driven enforcement involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal partners. The federal agency reported apprehending individuals they classified as unauthorized immigrants during the enforcement action.