Overview
- Four migrants, previously released without bail, were re-arrested by ICE following a robbery at a NYC Target store and an assault on NYPD officers.
- The group, consisting of Venezuelan and Colombian nationals, is now facing removal proceedings, with one still detained at Rikers Island.
- Incident involved physical altercations with police, including shoving and striking an officer, leading to one officer being hospitalized.
- Manhattan Criminal Court's decision to release suspects without bail despite their criminal records has sparked criticism.
- This case adds to the broader discussion on the handling of migrant crimes in New York, amid a perceived increase in such incidents.