Federal Raid in NYC's Chinatown Sparks Protests

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Above: Protesters gathered in Lower Manhattan on Oct. 21, 2025. Image copyright: Selçuk Acar/Anadolu/Getty Images

The Spin

Republican narrative

Federal agents conducted a lawful, intelligence-driven operation targeting criminal activity and counterfeit goods sales. When violent rioters obstructed law enforcement duties, blocked vehicles and assaulted federal officers, agents appropriately responded with necessary force to maintain order and complete their mission. The Trump administration continues to combat dangerous illegal immigration and related criminal activities.

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Democratic narrative

Masked federal agents in military gear terrorized immigrant street vendors trying to make a living, sparking justified community outrage. This heavy-handed raid represents authoritarian overreach that creates fear rather than safety, targeting vulnerable people instead of actual threats to public security. This federal action will be investigated by New York state officials.

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Metaculus Prediction

There's a 6% chance that at least twice as many deportations by U.S. ICE will occur in fiscal year 2025 compared with fiscal year 2024, according to the Metaculus prediction community.