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ICE agents strike 16-year-old U.S. citizen, grab 14-year-old girl by neck in Texas

Apr 23, 2026 · Pueblo De Palmas, TX

ICE agents strike 16-year-old U.S. citizen, grab 14-year-old girl by neck in Texas

ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) agents used force against two U.S. citizen minors during an enforcement operation in the Pueblo de Palmas neighborhood of Edinburg, Texas on April 23, 2026. A 16-year-old boy was struck in the face with a closed fist by an agent, and a 14-year-old girl was detained and allegedly grabbed around the neck. The incident was documented on video and shared on social media. ICE has not issued a public statement regarding the alleged use of force.

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