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Suspect arrested in explosion outside NYC federal building was anti-ICE, sources say

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NYC smoke bomb: Man in custody after fire set outside 26 Federal Plaza immigration building in Lower Manhattan - ABC7 New York.

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The FBI has identified the suspect in Monday morning's explosion outside a federal building in New York City as a 43-year-old U.S.

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CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.

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NYC legionnaires disease: Air Force veteran, 88, dies in Upper East Side outbreak; family blames cooling tower owner ABC7 New YorkTwo More Patients Die in Outbreak of Legionnaires' Disease in Manhattan

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Person in custody after deploying explosive device outside 26 Federal Plaza, FBI says - Spectrum News.

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Person in custody after deploying explosive device outside 26 Federal Plaza, FBI says Spectrum NewsNYC smoke bomb: FBI says man who set fire outside 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan is Army veteran ABC7 New York‘Incendiary device' deployed outside 26 Federal Plaza, FBI says NBC New YorkSuspect named in New York City alleged incendiary device attack, had 'anti-ICE stuff' on him Fox NewsArmy Veteran Accused of Starting Fire at ICE Office in New York Yahoo

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Man with airsoft rifles caused fireworks explosion outside NYC immigration court: MS NOW

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Summary

Summary: A suspect has been arrested after an explosion outside the 26 Federal Plaza immigration building in New York City, with sources indicating that the individual was motivated by anti-ICE sentiments. Why It Matters: This incident highlights tensions between law enforcement and immigration authorities, potentially leading to further investigations into ICE policies or practices.

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