Protesters March in Lower Manhattan in Support of Immigrant Families and Legal Services

Rally in Foley Square

• 💡 A coalition known as Care 4 IF organized a rally in Foley Square, Lower Manhattan, starting around 9:00 AM.
• 🎯 The rally's purpose was to support immigrant families and strengthen their access to immigration legal services.
• 👥 The coalition includes New York State elected officials, advocates, legal service providers, and impacted community members.

Event Details and Progression

• 📍 The event took place at the intersection of Lafayette and Center Streets, near City Hall.
• 💬 Speeches were being made, and participants gathered with signs.
• 🚶 A portion of the crowd began marching south out of Foley Square around 9:45 AM, heading down Center Street towards Park Row.

March and Street Closures

• 🚓 Police were present, with community relations personnel attempting to anticipate street closures and manage pedestrian traffic.
• 🚗 As the march progressed down Center Street and onto Park Row near City Hall, some streets began to be closed off or traffic was held, including the exit ramp off the Brooklyn Bridge.
• ❓ It was initially unclear if the marching group was the Care 4 IF coalition or a separate demonstration, as there were reports of multiple groups in Foley Square.
• 📣 However, the marching group was observed holding signs in opposition to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
• 🗺️ The exact destination of the march was not immediately clear, but it was moving towards the intersection of Broadway and Park Row.