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‘Fight back against this fascism:’ Council Member Avilés calls on New Yorkers to ‘organize’ against ICE

By Dean Moses Posted on January 16, 2026

Council Member Alexa Avilés implored New Yorkers on Friday to stand in defense of local immigrants as ICE enforcement operations ramp up across the country.

The call to action came at an anti-ICE rally on the steps of City Hall on Jan. 16 that saw the Chair of the Committee on Immigration demand residents protest against federal officers.

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‘Fight back against this fascism:’ Council Member Avilés calls on New Yorkers to ‘organize’ against ICE

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