Several people arrested after ICE detains man outside Brooklyn hospital, police say
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Several people arrested after ICE detains man outside Brooklyn hospital, police say
"Chidozie Wilson Okeke has been in the United States since 2023 after overstaying his visa. He is from Nigeria and was previously arrested for assault and criminal drug possession."
"The protestors damaged several ICE vehicles and assaulted ICE officers, resulting in minor injuries to the officers."
"City Council member Sandy Nurse said this is a clear violation of our sanctuary city laws. The New York Police Department should not be collaborating with ICE."
Chidozie Wilson Okeke was detained by ICE after overstaying his visa. He has a criminal history and allegedly resisted arrest. During his medical evaluation at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, he exhibited disruptive behavior. A crowd gathered outside the hospital to protest his arrest, resulting in damage to ICE vehicles and minor injuries to officers. Nine individuals were arrested for various charges. City Council member Sandy Nurse criticized the NYPD for collaborating with ICE, asserting it violated sanctuary city laws and calling for accountability.
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