New York Republicans are calling for the deportation of a group of undocumented migrants who were released without bail after a brutal beating of two NYPD police officers in Times Square.
The officers were assaulted attempting to break up a disorderly crowd outside of a Midtown migrant shelter on Saturday night, video released by the NYPD shows. Five suspects were arrested but were later released without bail.
The Police Benevolent Association of New York City, the NYPD's largest union, said it was outraged the suspects were released without bail.
"Attacks on police officers are becoming an epidemic, and the reason is a revolving door we’re seeing in cases like this one," PBA President Patrick Hendry said in a statement. "It is impossible for police officers to deal effectively with crime and disorder if the justice system can’t or won’t protect us while we do that work."