In a chaotic scene at the Ramada Inn in Yonkers, New York, two illegal immigrants were arrested Tuesday after violence erupted at the motel, which has been housing some of New York City’s overflow of illegal immigrants. The incident has sparked a debate on migrant rights and the challenges faced by cities dealing with an influx of undocumented individuals.
Bodycam footage released by the Yonkers Police Department shows migrants resisting as officers responded to the disturbance. In a 911 call released by the police, an officer can be heard saying, “A guy’s over here unruly, he’s getting very violent with everybody. He’s throwing stuff at everybody. Send somebody here right away.”
