Anti-ICE demonstrators detained after protesting arrest of illegal immigrant facing assault, drug charges
Nine anti-ICE demonstrators were detained in Brooklyn's Bushwick neighborhood during protests over the arrest of Chidozie Wilson Okeke, an illegal immigrant from Nigeria facing assault and drug charges. Okeke allegedly resisted arrest by refusing to exit his vehicle and became physically combative with ICE agents, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Protesters later gathered at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, where some damaged ICE vehicles and assaulted agents, leading to additional arrests.
- ▪Chidozie Wilson Okeke entered the U.S. on a tourist visa in 2023 and overstayed it past February 26, 2024.
- ▪Okeke allegedly refused to comply with ICE agents' commands and attempted to strike them with his vehicle during the arrest.
- ▪After being medically evaluated at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, Okeke was dragged out by ICE agents while remaining non-compliant.
- ▪Anti-ICE protesters damaged several ICE vehicles and caused minor injuries to agents outside the hospital.
- ▪Nine protesters were detained, with eight arrested and charged in connection with the demonstration.
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Immigration Anti-ICE demonstrators detained after protesting arrest of illegal immigrant facing assault, drug charges Nine protesters were taken into custody, including eight who were arrested and charged, according to the NYPD By Landon Mion Fox News Published May 4, 2026 1:59am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Protests break out in NY as ICE arrests illegal migrant accused of assault Demonstrators in New York were seen protesting as ICE arrested a suspected illegal migrant accused of assault and drug possession.
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