Community Board 12-Manhattan is deeply saddened by the incident involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Marble Hill on October 8, in which a community member was injured by gunfire. We wish this victim a full and swift recovery. We are also profoundly disturbed that a 5-year-old child was present, and we hold that child and their family in our hearts. No child should be exposed to such violence.
Our Board does not tolerate this activity in our district or anywhere in our country. Although Marble Hill lies outside Community District 12, our neighborhoods share the same resources and experiences. We stand with Mayor Mamdani, Manhattan Borough President Hoylman-Sigal, Councilmember De La Rosa, and all of our elected partners in working to protect our communities from this threat.
Remember your rights:
- You have the right to remain silent.
- You do not have to consent to a search of your belongings.
- It is illegal for an agent to stop you because of your race, national origin, religion, sex, or ethnicity.
You can:
- Get the agent’s name and badge number.
- Record audio or video of the stop, including time, location, and a description of what is happening.
Assistance:
- Immigrant Defense Project: 212-725-6422
- New York Immigration Coalition: 212-627-2227
- Legal Aid Society Hotline: 844-955-3425