# Army Veteran Sets Fire Outside Manhattan Federal Building in Anti-ICE Protest

An Army veteran with anti-ICE views set a fire outside a federal building in Manhattan, according to officials. The act appears to be a protest against immigration enforcement policies. This incident underscores growing tensions and potential for escalation in protests surrounding ICE.

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## Sources

### World
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1m1rr90dzxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:16:05 GMT