Police responded to a major disruption outside a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in New York City after protesters created roadblocks that prevented federal agents from leaving a government garage.

The incident occurred near the U.S. General Service Administration building on Centre Street, according to information provided to the New York Post by the New York Police Department.

The disturbance began when a large group of protesters blocked access points to the garage that ICE agents had entered.

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The NYPD said officers were dispatched after a 911 call reported protesters obstructing the area.

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When police arrived, they encountered barriers built from trash and other objects placed across the street, which prevented vehicles from exiting the facility.

Some individuals climbed the exterior of the garage and attempted to look inside while chanting “ICE out of New York! ICE out now!”

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Police said several people were arrested on charges of obstructing government administration and disorderly conduct.

Officers issued repeated instructions for the crowd to disperse, but those orders were ignored by many in the group.

Protesters also carried potted plants and other heavy items, some of which were thrown toward police lines.

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One protester speaking to the New York Post said, “There were people climbing up trying to see who ICE had inside. They were arresting people for no reason.”

Others clashed with officers as they attempted to construct metal barricades outside the facility’s entry points.

Additional protesters stood in the middle of Centre Street in attempts to block traffic.

Some in the crowd directed criticism at police for preventing them from stopping federal officers from leaving.

“It’s not right what they’re doing,” said Peter Suh of New Jersey, who told the outlet he was visiting New York City with his family.

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“People should be left alone to protest.”

An Australian tourist described the interactions between protesters and police as forceful.

“A lot of people were shoved to the ground,” she said.

The unrest follows recent statements from President Donald Trump regarding immigration enforcement in New York City.

The president has said federal immigration operations will intensify in the city following the election of Zohran Mamdani, who has described himself as a socialist.

Mamdani and President Trump met at the White House, though Mamdani has publicly committed to “resist” deportation efforts and to position New York City as a sanctuary aligned with what he described as “international law.”

In response to the mayor’s position, the Trump Administration has said deportation operations will be expanded in the region.

The situation outside the ICE facility unfolded amid these broader developments concerning federal and local approaches to immigration policy in New York City.

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