Protesters Accuse Apple of Exploitation

Four protesters arrested blocking Apple Store entrance on Black Friday.
Protesters accused Apple of exploiting Congo cobalt mining and tying to ICE/Trump.
Over a dozen cops detained protesters; two arrested within 20 minutes.
Protest lasted 40 minutes after arrests; no charges filed.
Pro-Israel groups labeled protest antisemitic; Governor Hochul called it an attack on Jews.
Demonstration near Park East Synagogue; Police Commissioner apologized.

Protests | Environmental | Arrests

USA | Congo

Jessica Tisch | Kathy Hochul

1 month ago