Thread by @MaketheRoadNY

THREAD: Updates from Maimonides Hospital Center, where man who was shot by ICE in Brooklyn was transported to receive care.

Community organizers & allies are starting to arrive. #AbolishICE

Councilmember @cmenchaca is here to show solidarity.

“We are a sanctuary city...we are here to protect the rights of our immigrant communties.”

Ravi Ragbir, Executive Director at @NewSanctuaryNYC urges New Yorkers to take the streets to show support for immigrants targeted by ICE.

“We want to keep this family safe.”
#AbolishICE

The support outside of Maimonides Medical Center is starting to grow with 50+ community leaders, faith leaders & allies who are showing up in solidarity with man shot by ICE, and his family. #AbolishICE

Pizza is being shared with allies who came out to support.

This is what community & solidarity looks like in the face of ICE’s attacks in our backyards. #AbolishICE

Joanna, community member & ally holding sign in response to today’s horrifying incident:

“NOT ON OUR WATCH” #AbolishICE

Despite the rain, more allies are showing up in support of Brooklyn man shot by ICE, currently receiving care at Maimonides Medical Center.

“DRIVE I.C.E. JAILS OUT OF NYC”
#AbolishICE

“We are gonna stay here until ICE leaves...this hospital should be a sanctuary space, this is a sanctuary city.”

Ravi Ragbir, Executive Director at @NewSanctuaryNYC #AbolishICE

NOW: Woman randomly shows up screaming “Thank God we have ICE!”

Community allies loudly chant in response:

🗣#AbolishICE

The Brooklyn community remains resilient in the face of attacks by ICE and xenophobia. #AbolishICE

Immigrants are #HereToStay!