15 arrested during ICE protests in Center City

(WPHL) — 15 protesters have been arrested after hundreds gathered in Philadelphia to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

The protest was held outside the Federal Detention Center on 7th and Arch Streets around 4 p.m., where approximately 150 protesters gathered.

According to Philadelphia Police, the protest marched from FDC to the ICE headquarters on 8th and Cherry Street at 5 p.m. before returning to the FDC at 5:30 p.m.

When they returned at 6:15 p.m., protesters became unruly, entering major roadways and using bicycles to obstruct officers, disrupting traffic and endangering public safety.”

At 6:45 p.m., the Philadelphia Police Civil Affairs Unit issued three lawful orders to disperse via megaphone.”

At 7 p.m., Protesters ignored these orders and continued blocking traffic, escalating their behavior,” becoming violent and extremely disorderly.”

Philadelphia Police say at 7:45 p.m, “order was restored”.

During this time, 15 people were arrested.

• 1 adult male – Aggravated Assault on Police
• 8 adult males – Disorderly Conduct
• 6 adult females – Disorderly Conduct

Police say two officers sustained minor injuries, as well as two of the females arrested. They all received medical attention.

One Philadelphia vehicle was spray-painted and vandalized.

While the unruly crowd has been dispersed, the protest is still ongoing, with Philadelphia Police reporting about 20 individuals peacefully gathered at FDC around 8 p.m.