Man arrested after incendiary device set off outside New York immigration court

A man was arrested in New York City after an incendiary device detonated outside the immigration court building in Lower Manhattan. The device, which caused a brief burst of flame and smoke, was discovered by police before it could inflict serious damage or harm. Authorities detained the suspect near the courthouse entrance and secured the area while investigators assessed the device’s construction and potential intent.

The incident occurred on a weekday morning as attorneys and litigants filed into the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, which houses the federal immigration court. Police responded to the alarm, found the device, and apprehended the individual, who is now facing charges related to the use of an explosive device and potential terrorism offenses. No injuries were reported, and the courthouse remained open for proceedings after a temporary safety assessment.

Investigators are examining the suspect’s background and possible connections to extremist groups. The arrest underscores ongoing concerns about security at federal court facilities, and the city’s law‑enforcement agencies are reviewing protocols to prevent similar threats in the future.