(NewsNation) — Protesters and federal agents clashed in a New York City courthouse Tuesday afternoon.

NewsNation correspondent Jessica Kartalija was on the ground in Lower Manhattan as multiple protesters were arrested. It is unclear if any persons suspected of illegally residing in the United States were detained.

According to NewsNation local affiliate WPIX, ICE operations ostensibly began near Canal Street between Church and Broadway.

An impromptu protest occurred as ICE officers attempted to make arrests on Canal Street, where migrants suspected of entering the country illegally often sell fake luxury goods.

Tensions rose between the protesters and ICE officers on Lafayette and Canal Street, with multiple people arrested, including one masked protester who was seen pushing federal

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