Cops responded to the scene outside immigration court at Federal Plaza where protesters were sitting in the middle of the roadway blocking traffic.

At least five people were arrested Saturday as a mob of nearly 100 protesters cursed at cops and tried to block federal authorities apparently conducting immigration raids in Lower Manhattan, according to police and video from the chaotic scene.

The BriefProtesters pushed back against immigration officers in Manhattan Saturday after ICE raids were carried out in the city and nationwide.Several people were taken into custody when the demonstration got out of hand.