Fear and Protest: Philadelphia's Immigrant Community on Edge After ICE Arrest

Fear grips Philadelphia's immigrant community following South Philly arrest and anti-ICE protest. Center City saw a large demonstration yesterday, fueled by a video circulating on social media showing the arrest of a man by ICE agents in South Philly. The incident, which reportedly occurred around 7 am on 7th and Snyder, has left many feeling vulnerable. "I feel so bad because this is the first time something like this has happened," said one resident, visibly shaken. Another resident stated, "Everyone is terrified; no one wants to go outside." The DEA confirmed the arrest as an assisted arrest with Enforcement Removal Operations (ERO), a subsection of ICE. The identity of the man and whether a warrant was issued remain under investigation. The protest, which organizers say could last for hours, underscores the deep-seated anxieties within Philadelphia's immigrant communities.