Suspicious white powder at NYC ICE office deemed non-hazardous after evacuation

The ICE field office in New York City was evacuated after suspicious white powder was discovered in five envelopes on Thursday, but subsequent tests revealed it to be non-hazardous. Mayor Eric Adams confirmed that initial assessments showed no dangerous substances present. The FBI's Assistant Director, Christopher Raia, stated that emergency response teams were deployed immediately to handle the situation. Adams characterized the incident as a serious crime, promising that the FBI would pursue an investigation to hold the responsible party accountable. The envelopes containing the powder were sent to the FBI's Quantico headquarters for further analysis.

This incident occurs amid ongoing protests against ICE's treatment of detainees, which have led to recent arrests outside the building. A federal judge recently ruled against the Trump administration's conditions for holding immigrants at the facility, demanding improvements to ensure humane treatment. The situation highlights ongoing tensions surrounding immigration enforcement and facility conditions.