New York protesters continue to rally against immigration raids, dozens detained

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New York protesters continue to rally against immigration raids, dozens detained

2025-06-12 14:40 Last Updated At：06-13 00:07

Demonstration in New York continued for third straight day as hundreds of protesters gathered in Lower Manhattan Wednesday afternoon, opposing the intensified deportations by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

While smaller than the previous day's demonstration, which drew an about 2,500 participants and led to 86 arrests after nightfall, Wednesday's rally continued to express strong opposition to the immigration enforcement raids.

These protests follow ICE operations in several locations in Los Angeles last week which sparked widespread protests across the country against the Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigration.

Gathering at Foley Square, demonstrators in New York City displayed signs bearing slogans like "Abolish ICE" and "Fight Ignorance, Not Immigrants," and chanting "No ICE" as they marched.

Many expressed solidarity with Los Angeles, where U.S. President Donald Trump dispatched the military in response to protests. "I think that what they did there was deliberate, to federalize the National Guard, to deploy the military against U.S. citizens. I think that what they're trying to do here is push limits and see what they can get away with," said a protester.

Anticipating potential unrest similar to Tuesday's event, New York City police had deployed drones and barricades to manage the demonstration. Clashes broke out when protesters reached the intersection near ICE headquarters, and several people were arrested.

A larger demonstration is reported planned for the afternoon of June 14, and both police and organizers are preparing for the event.

Inner Mongolia section of Yellow River enters stable ice period after 48 days

The Bayannur section of the Yellow River in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region became fully frozen as of 07:00 Sunday, officially entering its stable winter ice period.

Freezing of the river commenced on December 4, 2025, but repeated thawing and refreezing driven by temperature fluctuations and higher water flow postponed a full, stable freeze-over. The entire process lasted 48 days, 29 days longer than the previous year, making it the longest freezing period for this section in recent years.

In response to the extended and volatile freezing process, local authorities in Bayannur City and districts along the river have intensified their ice-jam prevention efforts. Officials have been conducting thorough inspections to identify and manage any potential obstacles within the river channel that could contribute to dangerous ice dams.

To ensure safety and stability during the frozen season, a 24-hour monitoring and patrol system has been implemented along the riverbanks to watch for any signs of ice-related hazards.