Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Man arrested after fire at ICE offices
A man who was protesting against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) started a fire outside the ICE offices in New York.
He poured what is believed to be gasoline on the steps and set it on fire.
The man was caught by officers and taken into custody.
He had a sign that said 'ICE off our streets.'
The FBI is investigating the incident.
No one was seriously hurt, but a Federal Protective Service officer had minor injuries.
The man also had two pellet guns and a manifesto in his bag.
A man protesting ICE started a fire outside the agency's offices in New York.
He poured what is believed to be gasoline on the steps and set it on fire.
The man was caught and taken into custody by officers.
The FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force is investigating the incident.
No one was seriously injured, but a Federal Protective Service officer had minor injuries.
The man had two pellet guns and a manifesto in his bag.
- Who
- An unidentified man protesting ICE
- What
- Ignited fireworks and a fire outside ICE offices
- When
- July 20
- Where
- 26 Federal Plaza, New York
- Why
- To protest ICE policies
Protester's Actions
Government Response
Motivation
Protester's Actions
The protester aimed to express opposition to ICE policies.
Government Response
The government views the actions as a serious threat to public safety.
Severity of Incident
Protester's Actions
The protester may have seen the action as a necessary form of protest.
Government Response
The government considers the incident a terrorist act requiring investigation.
- Location
- 26 Federal Plaza, New York
- Date
- July 20
- Suspect Details
- Anti-ICE rioter, not identified
- Injuries
- Minor injuries to a Federal Protective Service officer
- Items Recovered
- Two pellet guns and a manifesto
- Investigating Agency
- FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force