ICE Roofer Raid In Rochester Halted By 200+ Protesters; Agents Withdraw

ICE agents targeted roofing day laborers near Rochester’s George Eastman Museum, arresting one worker as two others remained on a roof. More than 200 activists, clergy, attorneys, and community members mobilized, surrounding agents and vehicles. Amid rising tensions, including reports of slashed tires, ICE withdrew without detaining the remaining workers. The incident mirrors a regional uptick in worksite enforcement and growing community resistance.