Protest erupts as ICE arrests man at Bushwick hospital

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Sunday, May 3, 2026 1:02PM
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BUSHWICK, Brooklyn (WABC) -- A large crowd grew outside Wyckoff Heights Medical Center on Saturday night as ICE agents arrested a man.

Dramatic video shows ICE agents dragging a man outside of the hospital just before 10:25 p.m.

It is unknown why ICE took the man into custody, and the NYPD says it had no involvement in this operation.

Police say they were called when the crowd grew disorderly, blocking traffic.

Two people were arrested after ignoring police commands to disperse.

This is a developing story. Check back for more details.

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