Overview

• Five migrant men allegedly involved in a January 27 Times Square attack on NYPD officers were ordered held on bail at their arraignments.
• The incident, which involved physical altercations with officers, has sparked national media attention and anti-migrant outcry.
• Bail amounts varied, with one individual's bail set at $1 due to being detained on other serious matters, such as under federal immigration laws.
• The Manhattan District Attorney's office's approach to bail has changed, reflecting pressure and criticism over initial decisions not to request bail for most suspects.
• All suspects pleaded not guilty, and the case has raised questions about the NYPD's initial account of the incident and the handling of the suspects' detentions.