'They treated us like animals' - Inside the epicentre of deportations in New York City

The article describes the chaotic conditions inside a federal immigration court in Manhattan, which has become the epicenter of deportations in New York City. Immigrants, many of whom have lived in the U.S. for years, are being detained and facing deportation proceedings in a system that has been criticized for its lack of due process and inhumane treatment. The article highlights the stories of several individuals who have been caught up in the system, including a mother separated from her children and a man who has lived in the U.S. for over a decade. The article also notes the lack of legal representation and the overwhelming caseloads that the immigration courts are facing, which make it difficult for immigrants to adequately defend themselves. The article concludes by emphasizing the human impact of the current immigration policies, with the immigrants describing being "treated like animals" and the overall process as "chaotic" and "traumatic."