Grandfather violently arrested by ICE in front of autistic grandson in Washington
José Luis Arias was detained by federal agents in Airway Heights, Washington, in front of his grandson, who has autism.
Oct 19, 2026Airway Heights, WA

José Luis Arias was detained by federal agents in Airway Heights, Washington, in front of his grandson, who has autism. Video of the arrest shows agents subduing Arias as he shouts for his daughter to call for help, while the child's mother pleaded with agents not to arrest him in front of the boy to avoid emotional distress. The child's mother said the arrest was not related to any crime, but to Arias's immigration case.
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