100 protesters rally against ICE on Northvale street
By: Yannick Peterhans
and Lucas Frau
NorthJersey.com
USA Today Network - New Jersey
NORTHVALE - About 100 protesters took to the borough's streets on June 20 [2025] to speak against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in the area.
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The rally on the corner of Paris Avenue and Livingston Street was part of ongoing demonstrations against ICE. Port esters at the event were also supporting two local residents who allegedly have been detained by ICE.
..... One person held a sign saying "Justice for Pouria and Mayhar" and told a NorthJersey.com photographer the two being held are Pouria Tabarakifard and Mayhar Dheghani. Protesters said the pair, who reportedly are related, have a court date on July7. [2025] Both are graduates of Northern Vally Regional High School at Old Tappan, with Tabarakifard graduating just last week, [06/24/2025] Facebook posts indicate.
..... A few counter protesters were there, and some drove by the rally waving MAGA flags.