Archive · 27 Sep 2025
ICE Tactics Spark Protests and Tension in Major US Cities
Imagine ICE officers are making more arrests in cities.
In New York, an ICE officer shoved a woman at a courthouse.
Protests are happening in cities like Chicago, and sometimes police use things like tear gas.
Some people say they are being stopped based on how they look.
These events are happening because of changes in how immigration is being handled.
An ICE officer shoved a woman in a New York City courthouse.
Protests erupted outside a Chicago detention center, with tear gas used by authorities.
A woman was injured during an ICE arrest in Chelsea, MA.
Incidents are linked to increased ICE enforcement under the Trump administration.
DHS stated officer's conduct was unacceptable and an investigation is underway.
- Who
- ICE officers, protesters, various residents
- What
- Multiple incidents involving ICE actions, including a woman shoved to the ground.
- When
- Recent days, including Thursday and Friday
- Where
- NYC courthouse, Chicago detention center, Chelsea, MA, Dallas
- Why
- Increased ICE enforcement under the Trump administration and resistance from local communities.
Critics of ICE
ICE/DHS
Use of Force
Critics of ICE
Some critics point to aggressive tactics and violent actions against immigrants as a pattern.
ICE/DHS
The Department of Homeland Security stated that the officer's conduct was unacceptable and beneath the standards of the agency.
Enforcement Tactics
Critics of ICE
Critics say people are stopped because of their appearance.
ICE/DHS
DHS has not directly commented on accusations of discrimination.
- Location
- Multiple cities, including NYC, Chicago, Chelsea, MA
- Agency
- ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement)
- Incidents
- Woman shoved; Protests quelled with tear gas; Woman injured during arrest
- Officer Action
- ICE officer relieved of duty (NYC incident)
- Focus
- Trump administration's immigration crackdown
- Recent event
- Shooting at ICE facility in Dallas
