Videos of federal agent pushing woman to floor in NY immigration courthouse confrontation sparks outrage
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ICE Agent 'Relieved of Duties' After Video Apparently Showed Him Pushing Woman to Ground
Above: The wife of a detained man from Ecuador falls to the ground during an altercation with a federal agent on Sept. 25, 2025. Image copyright: Stephanie Keith/Getty Images
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Democratic narrative
This incident shows the agency's culture of cruelty toward vulnerable families. This sickening behavior is just one example of the systematic abuse immigrants have been facing since ICE increased its activity in major cities. This must stop.
Republican narrative
ICE agents have a difficult job and can often face harassment. DHS took this incident seriously and acted swiftly to hold the agent in question accountable. This is a positive step for the agency as it works to keep the public safe.