Unknown Powder Forces Evacuation of NYC Federal Building Housing DHS and ICE
On Thursday afternoon, the building at 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan was evacuated due to reports of a white powder found in the mailroom. Authorities, including first responders and hazmat units, arrived quickly and confirmed that the powder was contained in five letters. While awaiting test results, officials confirmed that at least two people were exposed and that the building was evacuated as per standard protocol. Preliminary testing found no dangerous substance, but the incident follows recent detainments by ICE agents and protests over detainee conditions, with a federal judge recently ordering improvements to the facility.
John Q. Hosedrinker