Community Forces ICE Retreat After Protesters Slash Border Patrol SUV Tires In Rochester

ICE agents attempting to detain a roofing worker in Rochester, NY, were met by 100+ protesters, clergy and local leaders; demonstrators slashed the tires of a Border Patrol/ICE vehicle, forcing agents to retreat after a multi-hour standoff. Local advocates say the detained worker has long-standing U.S. ties and work authorization. The incident fits an emerging regional pattern of worksite-targeted enforcement encountering organized community resistance.