Force used
Pepper spray, tear gas, or taser
Agents used pepper spray, tear gas, a taser, or similar on the person or a crowd.
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Arizona
Detainee suffered seizure after ICE pepper-sprayed dozens in overcrowded Mesa facilityDozens of detainees were pepper-sprayed in an overcrowded Arizona facility holding 332 people in space meant for about 157. One detainee had a seizure and another was hospitalized after an asthma episode.Mesa, AZ · May 13, 2026 · The Arizona Republic, Arizona Mirror, KJZZ
Steven D.: Observer filming immigration operation pepper-sprayed by masked ICE agent in South TucsonSteven Davis, a volunteer observer, was pepper-sprayed by a masked ICE officer while documenting an enforcement operation at a Tucson Walgreens. The city council voted to investigate the incident.Tucson, AZ · Apr 6, 2026 · KOLD, USA Today, Tucson Spotlight +2
Protesters pepper-sprayed by ICE agent during Zipps Sports Grill raid in PhoenixAbout 50 protesters standing on a Phoenix sidewalk, not blocking any vehicles, were pepper-sprayed by an agent leaving a Zipps Sports Grill raid on January 27, 2026; one fell to the ground in pain.Phoenix, AZ · Jan 27, 2026 · Phoenix New Times, The Arizona Republic, Record Courier +2
Adelita G.: Congresswoman pepper-sprayed by ICE agents during Tucson raid protestArizona Rep. Adelita Grijalva was pepper-sprayed and pushed by ICE agents outside a Tucson taco restaurant after identifying herself as a member of Congress during a protest.Tucson, AZ · Dec 5, 2025 · Action News 5, The Intercept, NBC News +1- Arizona-raised woman deported after ICE raid on Colt Grill restaurantA 23-year-old woman raised in Cottonwood, Arizona since infancy and a high school graduate was arrested when ICE raided the restaurant where she worked, then deported to Mexico, separated from her three citizen brothers.Cottonwood, AZ · Jul 15, 2025 · USA Today, The Arizona Republic, Copper Courier +2
California
U.S. citizen Ricardo Gonzalez tased, pinned by ICE agents in Long BeachRicardo Gonzalez, 40, a U.S. citizen and former Long Beach city employee who enjoys riding his e-bike, was tased twice and pinned in a gutter by ICE agents after calling 911 about unmarked vehicles near his home.Long Beach, CA · Oct 19, 2026 · Long Beach Watchdog, elbuentono.com.mx, NBC Los Angeles +12
Zach C.: U.S. citizen observer pepper-sprayed by ICE agent at Santa Barbara County JailZach Cosseboom, a 12-year Santa Barbara resident and UC employee, was pepper-sprayed by an ICE agent while volunteering as an observer at the county jail, also hitting his wife.“I literally had my hands up and they came and pepper sprayed me.” — Zach CosseboomSanta Barbara, CA · Sep 15, 2026 · Noozhawk, Eyes On Ice
Sisi R.: Native American protester hospitalized after being tased and tackled outside ICE officeSisi Rose, 33, a Native American protester, was tased and tackled outside an ICE office in Sacramento, with pepper spray allegedly shot into her mouth. She was hospitalized with a taser probe embedded in her wrist.“My kids could be snatched up off the streets, and we’re from here, and that scares me,” — Sisi RoseSacramento, CA · Aug 25, 2026 · Eyes On Ice, Tumton
Jaime A.G.: Farmworker dies in 30-foot fall fleeing ICE raid at California greenhouseJaime Alanis Garcia, a farmworker at Glass House Farms, died after falling 30 feet while fleeing agents during an ICE raid. His wife and daughter filed a wrongful death lawsuit seeking $47 million in damages.Camarillo, CA · Jul 12, 2026 · NBC News, Associated Press, Ventura County Star +13
U.S. citizen observing Ventura detention facility tackled and tased by ICEA U.S. citizen was tackled and tased by agents while legally observing and filming at a Ventura County detention facility. He was ticketed and released about 15 minutes later.Ventura, CA · Jun 2, 2026 · LA Taco, PBS
Juan Carlos R.D.: U.S. citizen beaten and detained by ICE while filming father's arrestJuan Carlos Ramirez Diaz, a U.S. citizen from Oxnard, was pepper-sprayed, beaten, and tased while filming his father's arrest, then held before being released the next day. He has since filed a claim against the federal government.Oxnard, CA · May 26, 2026 · KEYT, The Oregonian, Chron
Sean B.C.: Los Angeles journalist struck in head by ICE tear gas canisterJournalist Sean Beckner-Carmitchel was struck in the head by a tear gas canister while covering an ICE raid protest in Paramount. He has now filed a federal claim over the incident.Paramount, CA · May 25, 2026 · The Dissenter, The Guardian, Press Freedom Tracker +2
Woman tasered in breast by Border Patrol agent at checkpointA 23-year-old pregnant woman was Tasered in the breast at a Border Patrol checkpoint after agents found no evidence of wrongdoing, leaving her hospitalized with bloody breastmilk for weeks. An assault charge against her was later dismissed.Dulzura, CA · Mar 19, 2026 · iNews Source, San Diego Union-Tribune, Inland Valley Press Online +5
Three deaths, contaminated water and poor care documented at Adelanto ICE facilityRoughly 1,800 people held at California's Adelanto detention center face contaminated water, spoiled food, and inadequate medical care, with three deaths reported since September 2025.Adelanto, California · Mar 19, 2026 · Press Telegram, San Bernardino Sun, KVCR News +4
Doug H.: 80-year-old defense attorney pepper-sprayed, tackled by ICE agents in Santa BarbaraDoug Hayes, an 80-year-old defense attorney, was pepper-sprayed and tackled by ICE agents in Santa Barbara after intervening in the arrest of a 27-year-old man. He plans to sue.Santa Barbara, CA · Feb 25, 2026 · CBS News, Santa Barbara Independent, KEYT +2
George R.: Disabled Army veteran held three days by ICE despite citizenship proofGeorge Retes, a disabled Army veteran and security guard, was pepper-sprayed, tackled and held for three days despite proving his citizenship, missing his daughter's third birthday.Camarillo, CA · Feb 24, 2026 · Scripps News, Military Times, The Atlantic +7
Woman tasered by Border Patrol agents, blood in breastmilk for weeksA 23-year-old woman was Tasered by Border Patrol agents at a checkpoint near Dulzura after they falsely claimed to find deleted phone evidence. The resulting assault charge was dismissed in August 2025 after body-camera footage surfaced.San Diego, CA · Feb 22, 2026 · iNews Source, San Diego Union-Tribune- Mother of 2-month-old shocked with Taser by Border Patrol at checkpointA 23-year-old mother of a 2-month-old was Tasered by a Border Patrol agent at a checkpoint and hospitalized to remove the prong. Video later showed no evidence of wrongdoing, and the assault charge was dropped in August.San Diego, CA · Feb 22, 2026 · San Diego Union-Tribune, iNews Source
Woman thrown to ground, protesters pepper-sprayed by ICE in Ventura CountyA woman observing an ICE operation outside the Ventura County Sheriff's Office was thrown to the ground, and an agent then pepper-sprayed the crowd of witnesses documenting the scene.Ventura County, CA · Feb 2, 2026 · CBS News, Noozhawk, Edhat +1
Veronica M.: CNN reporter hit with pepper spray during Los Angeles ICE facility protestCNN correspondent Veronica Miracle was pepper-sprayed while reporting live as protesters pushed Homeland Security officers back into an ICE facility in Los Angeles. She kept reporting through the coughing.Los Angeles, CA · Jan 31, 2026 · Mediaite, CNN, CBS News +3
Anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles continue with clashes, dozens more arrestsDozens of anti-ICE protesters clashed with federal agents across Southern California over two days, with 58 people arrested on charges including failure to disperse, assault and vandalism.Los Angeles, CA · Jan 31, 2026 · Spectrum Local News, USA Today, Townhall +2
Community observers pepper-sprayed by ICE agent during Santa Barbara enforcement operationCommunity members documenting an ICE operation near a Santa Barbara elementary school were pepper-sprayed and pushed by a masked agent, including Beth Goodman, who was handing out ICE resource information.Santa Barbara, CA · Jan 28, 2026 · Santa Barbara Independent, City of Santa Barbara, Edhat +1
Jonathan C.: CSU lecturer arrested during immigration raid at farmA CSU Channel Islands lecturer was arrested during immigration raids at Camarillo cannabis farms, accused of throwing a tear gas canister at agents. Released on bond, he pleaded not guilty in November.Ventura County, CA · Nov 6, 2025 · FOX 11 Los Angeles, LAist, Magzter +3
Jorge B.: Pastor shot in face with pepper round by ICE at prayer vigilRev. Jorge Bautista, a pastor, was shot in the face with a pepper round while trying to deescalate an Oct. 23 prayer vigil in Alameda, California, suffering days of burning eyes and headaches.“I was in shock, disoriented and terrified that I might stop breathing altogether.” — the Rev. Jorge BautistaAlameda, CA · Oct 23, 2025 · United Church of Christ, Religion News Service, San Francisco Chronicle +4
David H.: Union leader thrown to ground by agents while protesting ICE raidDavid Huerta, president of SEIU California, was thrown to the ground and pepper-sprayed while protesting an immigration raid in Los Angeles. Felony charges against him were later dropped, but the 15-month ordeal strained his marriage and mental health.Los Angeles, CA · Oct 18, 2025 · Associated Press, CBS News, NBC Los Angeles +3
Brooke B.: Two U.S. citizens detained by ICE at San Diego grocery storeBrooke Benner, an American citizen and mother, was handcuffed by ICE agents outside a San Diego grocery store after filming them detain another man. A second citizen nearby was tackled; both were held about seven hours and released without charges.San Diego, CA · Sep 16, 2025 · NBC San Diego, Daylight San Diego
Isaac D.: U.S. citizen tackled and detained by ICE agents outside Anaheim car washIsaac Dominguez, a U.S. citizen, was tackled and detained by immigration agents outside an Anaheim car wash after stopping to clean his car; he was released hours later without charges.“Not to sound like a hero, but I've always been one to stand up for the little guy and it being close to home — that being my people — I didn't think, I just had to do something about it.” — Isaac DominguezAnaheim, CA · Aug 16, 2025 · Orange Juice Blog, Voice of OC, Los Angeles Times +5
Caleb R.: Protester tackled by ICE officers outside San Francisco field officeCaleb Alexander Ranney, tackled and detained outside San Francisco's ICE office during an August standoff, now faces trial on two misdemeanor charges. A judge is weighing claims that agents mishandled evidence from his backpack.San Francisco, CA · Aug 8, 2025 · Mission Local, KQED, San Francisco Standard +2
Farmworker dies in 30-foot fall during ICE raid on California farmsA 56-year-old farmworker died falling from a greenhouse roof during a two-day raid on Glass House Farms that detained 361 adults and 14 minors. A 22-year-old nurse assistant was tear-gassed while supporting her detained father.Camarillo, CA · Jul 11, 2025 · Common Dreams, The Guardian, Reuters +2
Vanessa V.: Attorney hit by six rubber bullets in Glass House Farms ICE raidVentura attorney Vanessa Valdez, acting as a legal observer, was shot six times with rubber bullets and tear-gassed during a July 2025 farm raid. She filed a claim for medical and lost-wage compensation.Camarillo, CA · Jul 10, 2025 · Los Angeles Times, Associated Press, Standing Record +1
Protesters dragged and injured by ICE agents at SF immigration courtA protester outside San Francisco's immigration court was dragged by a federal agents' vehicle and nearly run over; she said she was left cut and bleeding after falling from the hood.San Francisco, CA · July 2025 · ACLU, Mission Local, San Francisco Standard +1
361 arrested, one worker dies in ICE raids on California cannabis farmsICE raided California cannabis farms, arresting 361 workers including 14 teens; a 15-year-old was left caring for two younger brothers after his mother's deportation. A worker fleeing the raid fell 30 feet and died.California · Jul 2025 · CNN, Associated Press, Los Angeles Times +1
Luis H.: U.S. citizen protester pepper-sprayed, tackled by ICE agents, convulses during arrestLuis Hipolito, 23, a U.S. citizen, was pepper-sprayed and tackled by ICE agents in downtown Los Angeles, convulsing after being restrained. He was charged with assaulting a federal officer and later released by a judge.Los Angeles, CA · Jun 27, 2025 · Los Angeles Times, Associated Press, CNN +3
Selena H.R.: Salvadoran taco vendor detained by masked ICE agents in Los AngelesSelena Vanessa Hernández Ramírez, 25, a Salvadoran taco vendor, was detained by masked, unidentified ICE agents outside a Ladera Heights Home Depot on June 23, with agents using tear gas on bystanders who intervened.Los Angeles, CA · Jun 27, 2025 · La República, La Nación, El Tiempo
U.S. citizen detained defending coworker during car wash immigration raid in BellA U.S. citizen car wash employee was tackled and detained after trying to defend a coworker during a raid at Jack's Car Wash in Bell, his brother said, sparking protests.Bell, CA · Jun 20, 2025 · Los Angeles Times, NBC Los Angeles
Dozens of U.S. citizens and immigrants injured or killed in immigration raidsJuan Carlos Ramirez, a U.S. citizen, was pepper-sprayed and beaten during a raid on his father's Oxnard shop; he and dozens of others, including an attorney shot with rubber bullets, are seeking $260 million for injuries from immigration enforcement operations.Oxnard, CA · Jun 16, 2025 · Ur All News, Cash Winner, Los Angeles Times
Christian C.C.: Father dragged from ICE-rammed car with infant inside in Boyle HeightsChristian Damian Cerno-Camacho, 27, a U.S. citizen, was pulled from his car in Boyle Heights after agents rammed it with multiple vehicles and fired gas rounds; his partner, toddler and infant were inside but unhurt.Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, California · Jun 11, 2025 · ABC7, FOX 11 Los Angeles, Univision +6
Christian C.: U.S. citizen carpenter arrested by ICE, car rammed with children insideChristian Cerna, 28, a U.S. citizen carpenter whose father was deported when he was a boy, was arrested after agents rammed his car with his partner and children inside; a judge called it vindictive.Los Angeles, CA · Jun 11, 2025 · The Guardian, Al Mayadeen (English), Fascism News +2
Jalyssa D.: Journalist tear gassed, kettled, arrested covering LA ICE protestIndependent journalist Jalyssa Dugrot was pepper-bombed, trapped by police, and arrested with dozens of others while reporting on an anti-ICE protest in Los Angeles.Los Angeles, CA · Jun 10, 2025 · mintpressnews.com, Press Freedom Tracker, Substack
LA anti-ICE protesters arrested as police fire flash bangs, rubber bulletsProtesters demonstrating against ICE raids in Los Angeles were arrested and zip-tied after police fired flash bangs and rubber bullets near the Arts District and Little Tokyo.Los Angeles, CA · Jun 9, 2025 · Associated Press, CNN, ABC7 +2
At least a dozen detained in ICE sweeps, Santa Ana protesters pepper-sprayedAt least a dozen people were detained at a Harbor Boulevard Home Depot and others nearby during June 10 Orange County sweeps that appeared to target day laborers seeking work.Santa Ana, CA · Jun 9, 2025 · Patch, The News Herald, KTLA
Finneas: Grammy-winning musician tear-gassed at L.A. ICE protestMusician Finneas was tear-gassed while joining a peaceful protest against ICE raids in Los Angeles on June 8, 2025, and described the experience on Instagram.Los Angeles, CA · Jun 8, 2025 · The Independent, San Francisco Chronicle, The Fader- Lexis-Olivier R.: LA Taco reporter pepper-sprayed and shoved by police while covering ICE protestLA Taco reporter Lexis-Olivier Ray was pepper-sprayed and shoved by police while visibly wearing press credentials at a protest outside a detention center, suffering burning that lasted for hours.Paramount, CA · Jun 7, 2025 · Press Freedom Tracker, The Dissenter, Radio Free +1
- Reporter with asthma suffers concussion from HSI rubber bullet at ICE protestA reporter with asthma was shot with a pepper ball and later a rubber bullet by federal agents while covering ICE protests on consecutive days, leaving her with a concussion and ongoing symptoms.Paramount, CA · Jun 7, 2025 · The Dissenter, Prism Reports, Press Freedom Tracker +1
- Ben C.: Journalist wearing press pass shot twice by LA Sheriff's deputiesJournalist Ben Camacho was shot twice by sheriff's deputies while covering an anti-ICE protest despite wearing a visible press pass, injuring his elbow and knee. He is now suing the department.Paramount, CA · Jun 7, 2025 · The Dissenter, First Amendment Coalition, Press Freedom Tracker +2
At least 44 detained, protesters tear-gassed during ICE operations in ParamountImmigration raids near a Paramount Home Depot led to at least 44 detentions and drew over 1,000 protesters, sparking clashes with tear gas and flash-bangs and prompting a National Guard deployment.Paramount, CA · Jun 7, 2025 · Spectrum Local News, NBC Bay Area, Yahoo News +2
Two detained at Los Angeles Home Depot as federal agent aims handgunTwo day laborers were detained at a Los Angeles Home Depot where a masked agent aimed a handgun and another used a chemical spray, as an unmarked SUV rolled forward after agents forgot to park it.Los Angeles, CA · June 2025 · ACLU, The Intercept
Volunteer filming from public sidewalk pepper-sprayed by ICE agent in CarpinteriaA volunteer with Carpinteria Sin Fronteras was pepper-sprayed on January 14 while filming ICE vehicle stops from a public sidewalk. No arrest was made, though the agent threatened felony charges.Carpinteria, CA · Jan 14, 2025 · Coastal View, Edhat
Colorado
Protesters pepper sprayed outside Durango ICE office after Mancos detentionA longtime Durango resident of 22 years was detained at a Mancos trailer park, prompting about a dozen protesters to block agents at the Durango ICE office. Federal agents used pepper spray and Tasers to clear them.Durango, CO · Jan 3, 2026 · Durango Herald, Durango Local, The Journal +1
Fernando J.S.: Asylum father, kids detained by ICE in ColoradoFernando Jaramillo Solano, a Colombian asylum-seeker with no criminal record, was detained with his two children while driving them to school in Durango. ICE admitted he was not its target; the family was later sent back to Colombia.Durango, CO · Oct 31, 2025 · CBS News, 9News, Colorado Sun +6
Connecticut
Nancy B. and Madeline G.: Activist pepper-sprayed by ICE agent, another hospitalized outside Meriden courthouseNancy Burton, a Meriden resident monitoring ICE activity, was pepper-sprayed outside the courthouse, while fellow activist Madeline Gallagher was pushed down and briefly lost consciousness during the same confrontation.Meriden, CT · Sep 23, 2026 · CT Mirror, WOL, CT Public +2
Edel H.C.: Danbury baker repeatedly tased by ICE agents, hospitalized, family denied accessEdel Hernandez Cervantes, a Danbury construction worker and former bakery owner known for Día de los Muertos bread, was tackled and repeatedly tased outside his home, then hospitalized before being taken into custody.Danbury, CT · Aug 28, 2026 · CT Mirror, CT Public, Standing Record +4
Ricardo C. and Leonel C.: Tased Mexican man deported after viral ICE arrest videoLeonel Chavez, 42, was deported to Mexico days after video showed him and his brother Ricardo arrested by ICE in Norwalk, with one of them tased on camera.Norwalk, CT · Aug 24, 2025 · CT Mirror, CNN, News 12 Connecticut
Two brothers from Guatemala arrested by ICE inside Stamford courthouse bathroomTwo Guatemalan brothers, described by family as undocumented workers who pay taxes, were pulled from a locked Stamford courthouse bathroom by masked agents who kicked in the door. Witnesses reported pepper spray and a Taser were used.Stamford, CT · Aug 11, 2025 · CT Public, Connecticut Examiner
District of Columbia
Florida
Axel S.T.: Father tasered after 911 call for his daughter, then handed to ICEAxel Sánchez Toledo was tasered and jailed for four months after calling 911 for his 4-year-old daughter's welfare check, then handed to ICE despite a pending asylum case.Palm Beach, FL · May 11, 2026 · The Marshall Project, Miami Herald, Sun Sentinel
Detainees beaten, one's wrist broken, at Florida facility after phone outage complaintTwo detainees at a Florida facility known as "Alligator Alcatraz" were beaten and pepper-sprayed after complaining about broken phones needed to reach family and lawyers; one suffered a broken wrist.Florida, FL · Apr 15, 2026 · Miami Herald, WSLS, Associated Press- Two Jamaican men beaten, maced for reporting abuse at detention centerTwo Jamaican men held at Glades County Detention Center reported abuse and were then beaten and maced in solitary confinement, one dragged by the head. A civil rights complaint has been filed on their behalf.Moore Haven, FL · Feb 22 · Freedom for Immigrants, Broward Palm Beach, Miami Herald +1
- Detainees at Florida's Alligator Alcatraz report teargas and baton beatingsDetainees at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' said guards used teargas and batons after migrants shouted for 'freedom' upon learning of a relative's death, though officials denied the reports.Florida Everglades, FL · Aug 29, 2025 · The Guardian, NBC Miami, Newsweek
Detainees at three Florida immigration centers denied insulin and inhalersA Human Rights Watch report found detainees at three Florida facilities denied insulin and inhalers, forced to sleep on concrete floors, and facing excessive force; substandard care was linked to two deaths.Miami, FL · Jul 21, 2025 · Human Rights Watch, ACLU Florida, Amnesty USA +2
18-year-old U.S. citizen told he has no rights, arrested at traffic stopAn 18-year-old U.S. citizen was detained during a Florida traffic stop even after his mother showed officers his Social Security card. An officer told him, 'You don't have any rights here.'North Palm Beach, FL · July 2025 · ACLU, USA Today, The Guardian
Esdras: Landscaper tasered twice in stomach during Florida Border Patrol traffic stopA landscaper known as Esdras was pulled from a van and tasered twice in the stomach during a May 2 traffic stop. He faces deportation but was released on bail.North Palm Beach, FL · May 2, 2025 · USA Today, Palm Beach Post, NBC Miami +2
Kenny L.: 18-year-old U.S. citizen held six hours by Border Patrol at traffic stopKenny Laynez, 18, a U.S. citizen, was held six hours and pushed face-down by agents during a May 2 traffic stop to a landscaping job. A coworker was tasered twice.North Palm Beach, FL · May 2, 2025 · USA Today, Palm Beach Post, NBC Miami +2
Everglades detainees beaten and pepper-sprayed by guards after protesting lost phone accessDetainees at an Everglades facility were beaten and pepper-sprayed after a protest over lost phone access, their attorneys say. A federal judge ordered improved legal access, though compliance has been slow.Fort Myers, FL · Apr 2, 2025 · MSN, CBS News, The Independent +1
Georgia
Illinois
Protesters tear-gassed and pepper-sprayed for weeks outside Broadview, Illinois ICE facilityProtesters outside the Broadview, Illinois ICE facility have faced tear gas, pepper spray and baton rounds over several weeks, with a congressional candidate and Evanston's mayor among those arrested on October 4.“They have the right, right to say, 'Y'all gotta leave, arrest them.' But they didn't. They chose instead to be violent and, like, push us and throw us to the ground and drag us.” — A'keishaBroadview, IL · Sep 19, 2026 · The Guardian, Block Club Chicago, Chicago Tribune +8
Domer M.S.: Venezuelan man Tasered by ICE agents while handcuffed in Chicago's Albany ParkDomer Jesus Martinez-Sifontes, a Venezuelan man who arrived in 2023, was tasered while handcuffed on the ground in Chicago as an ICE vehicle struck a bystander's car nearby.Chicago, IL · Jun 21, 2026 · Chicago Sun-Times, CBS News, FOX 32 Chicago +4
Person arrested by ICE at Cook County courthouse, violating state lawAt least one person was arrested by ICE at a Cook County courthouse on May 7, part of weekly arrests at courthouses since February totaling at least 12 people.Chicago, IL · May 7, 2026 · Block Club Chicago, WTTW
32 people wrongly arrested without warrants in Chicago ICE operation, judge findsAt least 32 people, including Jose Miguel Jimenez and Jeickson Delgado Avila, were improperly arrested in a Chicago raid where agents rappelled from helicopters, a judge ruled, finding the arrests violated a consent decree.Chicago, IL · Feb 28, 2026 · Block Club Chicago, ABC7 Chicago, Chicago Tribune
Man detained in Elgin after hours-long ICE standoff with tear gasA man barricaded in a second-floor Elgin apartment was detained after an hours-long standoff in which agents used tear gas and flash-bangs while protesters gathered to support him. Community members clashed with agents during the confrontation.Elgin, IL · Dec 6, 2025 · Chicago Sun-Times, CBS News, NBC Chicago +2
Chicago protesters tear gassed by Border Patrol commander, judge finds he liedBorder Patrol commander Gregory Bovino deployed tear gas on Chicago protesters in October 2025, claiming a rock struck him first; a judge later found he lied and issued an injunction against the tactics.Chicago, IL · Nov 27, 2025 · NBC Chicago, CBS News, Chicago Sun-Times +2
Rafael V.: 1-year-old girl and father allegedly pepper-sprayed by ICE near ChicagoRafael Veraza and his 1-year-old daughter were allegedly pepper-sprayed by ICE agents while grocery shopping near Chicago. The family held a news conference; DHS disputes the allegation.Chicago, IL · Nov 11, 2025 · Washington Post, MSN, Associated Press +5
1-year-old pepper-sprayed by federal agent in CiceroA 1-year-old was struck by pepper spray fired from a moving vehicle at cars leaving a Cicero Sam's Club parking lot, video of the incident showed.Cicero, IL · Nov 8, 2025 · TURNTO10, Chicago Sun-Times, Ino- Ricardo R.: Construction worker choked by agents on bicycle, hospitalized with head woundsRicardo Rodriguez, 53, a construction worker and father of two deaf teenagers, was pepper-sprayed, choked and struck on the head by agents while biking home from the store. He was hospitalized, and agents restricted his family's visits.“My uncle got up and they punched him. ... They're still choking him,” — Stephanie SuaineMelrose Park, IL · Nov 2, 2025 · Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago protesters hit with tear gas by ICE and Border Patrol agentsChicago residents who gathered to protest a federal vehicle pursuit and arrest of two undocumented immigrants were met with tear gas, which also exposed 13 police officers, amid near-daily reported violations of a court order limiting crowd-control tactics.Chicago, IL · Nov 1, 2025 · Associated Press, Real News Network, Bellingcat +5
Edgar R.: U.S. citizen tased in face by ICE agents outside 7-Eleven, hospitalizedEdgar Ruiz, a U.S. citizen born in Chicago, was tased in the face outside a 7-Eleven while trying to hold his car door shut during his father's arrest. He was hospitalized; his father remains detained.Des Plaines, IL · Oct 31, 2025 · CBS News
Three U.S. citizens arrested by federal agents after crash in EvanstonThree U.S. citizens were arrested after a crash and confrontation during an Evanston immigration operation, with pepper spray used and bystanders who intervened also arrested.Evanston, IL · Oct 31, 2025 · ABC7 Chicago, Evanston Roundtable
Three U.S. citizens arrested in Border Patrol Halloween raids around ChicagoMultiple people were detained in Border Patrol raids across Chicago and its suburbs on Halloween, including three U.S. citizens arrested for allegedly obstructing agents and five Mexican nationals taken into custody.Chicago, IL · Oct 31, 2025 · Chicago Tribune, Patch, CNN +1
67-year-old U.S. citizen suffers six broken ribs in Chicago Border Patrol operationA 67-year-old U.S. citizen was pulled from his car and beaten by Border Patrol agents in Chicago, suffering six broken ribs and internal bleeding during a Halloween parade preparation.Chicago, IL · Oct 25, 2025 · The Independent, New York Post, Star Trek Website +4
Sarah P. and Leia: 2-year-old tear-gassed during Border Patrol enforcement in Chicago neighborhoodSarah Parise and her 2-year-old daughter Leia were tear-gassed without warning while walking near a Chicago field during a Border Patrol operation that led to one arrest.Chicago, IL · Oct 25, 2025 · NBC News, The Independent
Federal agents deploy tear gas in Chicago Irving Park neighborhoodFederal agents deployed tear gas in Chicago's Irving Park and Avondale neighborhoods, detaining a landscaper, a tortilla delivery driver, and an elderly resident, allegedly violating a judge's order limiting such force.Chicago, IL · Oct 25, 2025 · Chicago Tribune, CBS News, ABC7 Chicago +2
U.S. citizen student zip-tied by federal agents on way to schoolA junior at Benito Juarez High School in Chicago's Little Village was zip-tied and detained by federal agents on his way to school on Oct. 23, 2025. The U.S. citizen was released to his family about 3 p.m. that day.Chicago, IL · Oct 23, 2025 · CBS News, NBC News
Two students detained, allegedly beaten by agents at Little Village ICE protestsTwo Benito Juarez students were among at least five people detained during a second day of Little Village immigration operations, with one left bloodied; a teacher noticed a student missing during attendance. Agents also used tear gas on protesters.Chicago, IL · Oct 23, 2025 · ABC7 Chicago, Chicago Sun-Times, The Independent +2
15-year-old U.S. citizen zip-tied, held five hours by Border Patrol in ChicagoA 15-year-old U.S. citizen was slammed down, zip-tied and held five hours without being allowed to call his mother after federal agents deployed tear gas near a Chicago crash scene.Chicago, IL · Oct 15, 2025 · Block Club Chicago, NBC Chicago, Newsweek +6
Four U.S. citizen cemetery workers pepper-sprayed and arrested by ICEFour U.S. citizen cemetery workers at Concordia Cemetery were hit with pepper balls and spray and held for hours during an ICE operation, then released without charges.Forest Park, Illinois · Oct 14, 2025 · The News Herald, La Crosse Tribune, NBC Boston +2
Border Patrol chase causes crash, tear gas deployed in ChicagoA vehicle chase by Border Patrol agents ended in a crash involving other cars on Chicago's far southeast side, followed by a confrontation with agents at the scene.Chicago, IL · Oct 14, 2025 · CNN, CBS News, Chicago Sun-Times +1
Warren K.: U.S. citizen, 19, tackled and detained by Border Patrol at WalgreensWarren King, 19, a U.S. citizen from Chicago, was tackled by masked agents at a Walgreens during an unrelated chase and held for hours despite bystanders saying he was a citizen. He was released without charges but suffered injuries.Chicago, IL · Oct 14, 2025 · ABC7 Chicago, ABC News, NBC News +4
David B.: Pastor praying at Broadview ICE protest struck repeatedly with pepper ballsRev. David Black, a Presbyterian pastor, was repeatedly struck with pepper balls and chemical spray while praying at a protest outside a Chicago-area ICE facility, prompting a judge to block such force.Broadview, IL · Oct 10, 2025 · CNN, The Oregonian, KPTV +1
Daniel G. and David E.: U.S. citizen cemetery workers pepper-sprayed, arrested by ICE while helping manDaniel Greer and David Eichler, cemetery workers, say they were pepper-sprayed and tackled by ICE agents while trying to help a man struggling in the Des Plaines River.Forest Park, IL · Oct 8, 2025 · WGN-TV, WFLA, Chicago Tribune +1
Woman shot by Border Patrol agents in Brighton Park confrontationA woman was shot by Border Patrol agents during a Brighton Park protest after agents said they were boxed in by vehicles and found her armed. She drove herself to the hospital and was treated and released.Brighton Park, IL · Oct 4, 2025 · Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Tribune +4
Jessie F.: Chicago alderman handcuffed by ICE agents at hospital during enforcement operationChicago Alderman Jessie Fuentes was handcuffed October 2 at Humboldt Park Hospital after asking agents for a warrant during an arrest there. The broader operation included tear gas and multiple arrests.Chicago Illinois · Oct 3, 2025 · ABC7 Chicago, Chicago Sun-Times, Block Club Chicago
Tear gas near Chicago school traumatizes children during ICE raidHundreds of children, including first-graders and toddlers as young as 14 months, were exposed to tear gas near Funston Elementary School during an October 3 Chicago immigration operation.Chicago, IL · Oct 3, 2025 · The Intercept, Real News Network, NBC Chicago +7
Kyle F.: Protester held eight hours without charges at Broadview ICE facilityProtester Kyle Frankovich was thrown to the ground, zip-tied and held for eight hours without charges outside the Broadview facility as Secretary Kristi Noem passed by with cameras; his fiancée was later pepper-sprayed at the same site.Broadview, IL · Oct 3, 2025 · CBS News, NBC News- Chicago residents zip-tied for hours without charges in ICE sweepsFifteen U.S. citizens and legal residents, including a township trustee and a Harvard data scientist zip-tied for hours without charges, filed complaints alleging excessive force during Chicago-area immigration sweeps.Chicago, IL · Oct 3, 2025 · Capitol News Illinois, Block Club Chicago, 933 The Drive
Two men chased by federal agents into Gurnee high schoolTwo men were chased by federal agents from Waukegan onto a Gurnee high school campus during arrival, with one arrested in a classroom in front of students; a pastor recording the scene was threatened with pepper spray.Gurnee, IL · October 2025 · ACLU, ABC7 Chicago, Chicago Sun-Times +1
Ride-share drivers including nursing mother questioned at O'Hare, 12 arrestedRide-share drivers at O'Hare, including a nursing mother, were blocked in and questioned by federal agents; one driver with valid ID and work authorization was tased twice after his window was broken. Twelve people were arrested.Chicago, IL · October 2025 · ACLU, NBC Chicago, WTTW +1
Police officers repeatedly exposed to ICE tear gas outside Broadview facilityBroadview's police chief opened three criminal investigations after his officers were repeatedly exposed to tear gas ICE deployed during protests outside a detention facility in the village.Broadview, IL · Sep 30, 2025 · Newsweek, Press TV, CBS News +2
Dave D.: Photographer shot with pepper balls at Illinois ICE facilityFreelance photojournalist Dave Decker was shot multiple times with pepper balls while covering protests outside an Illinois ICE facility, after officers appeared to single him out.Broadview, IL · Sep 27, 2025 · Press Freedom Tracker, Radio Free
Leigh K.: Journalist shot in face, head with pepper balls at Broadview ICE facilityJournalist Leigh Kunkel was shot in the face and head with pepper balls by federal officers while covering a protest outside the Broadview, Illinois ICE facility in September 2025.Broadview, IL · Sep 26, 2025 · Press Freedom Tracker, CBS News, Radio Free
Green card holder hospitalized, protesters tear-gassed in ICE actions in three citiesA Guatemalan permanent resident named Hilda was forcibly detained in Chelsea, Massachusetts, and hospitalized, amid ICE actions in New York, Chicago and Boston that also saw a woman shoved in court and tear gas used on protesters.New York, Chicago, Boston, Massachusetts, Illinois · Sep 25, 2025 · Asia One, The Star, MS Now +2
Congressional candidates teargassed at Broadview ICE protestCongressional candidates Daniel Biss, Kat Abughazaleh and Bushra Amiwala were teargassed and, in Abughazaleh's case, thrown to the ground during a protest at the Broadview ICE facility.Broadview, Illinois · Sep 19, 2025 · TURNTO10, Daily Northwestern, Evanston Now +1
Kat A.: Congressional candidate thrown to ground, protesters tear-gassed at Broadview ICE facilityCongressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh was thrown to the ground twice by ICE agents during a Broadview protest, as federal agents deployed tear gas and pepper balls on thousands of demonstrators.Broadview, IL · Sep 19, 2025 · CBS News, Chicago Sun-Times, Axios +2- Dave D.: Credentialed photojournalist shot with projectiles at Broadview protestsPhotojournalist Dave Decker, wearing visible press credentials while covering Broadview protests, was shot with projectiles, hit in the camera by a pepper ball, and later shot in the legs after an agent said, "Get him."Broadview, IL · September 2025 · ACLU, CourtListener
Protester shot with projectiles and put in chokehold at Broadview detention centerA woman protesting outside the Broadview detention center was pepper-sprayed, shot with projectiles and shoved to the ground before a masked agent put her in a chokehold, pulled off by another agent.Broadview, IL · September 2025 · ACLU, CBS News, Blue Collar Jazz
Indiana
Maine
Children among thousands tear-gassed by federal agents at South Portland ICE protestThousands, including families with children, were tear-gassed, pepper-balled and hit with flash-bangs at a South Portland ICE protest; the city's mayor and a councilor have called for the agency to leave.“This is like the big moral question of our time. Are we gonna let secret police kill people right in front of us? Are we gonna let them take our friends and neighbors right out in front of us? Or are we gonna stand up and say, 'that's not okay, we don't accept it.' We won't allow it to happen in our town.” — Malena MarvinSouth Portland, ME · Jan 29, 2026 · Spokesman-Review, The Oregonian, KATU +2
Juan Sebastián C.M.: Colombian engineer with valid work visa dragged from car by ICEJuan Sebastián Carvajal-Muñoz, a Colombian civil engineer with a valid work visa, was dragged from his car and shackled by masked ICE agents while driving to work in Maine, then released hours later without charges.Portland, ME · Jan 23, 2026 · Bangor Daily News, Press Herald, The Maine Monitor +11
Maryland
Massachusetts
Augusto L.V.: Angolan asylum seeker tackled, tased at neck during New Bedford ICE arrestAugusto Lopes Vemba, a 40-year-old asylum seeker from Angola, was chased down, tackled and tased at the neck for about 15 seconds during a New Bedford arrest. A judge ordered him a bond hearing.New Bedford, MA · Sep 30, 2026 · New Bedford Light, Cape and Islands- Miguel I.I.: Guatemalan father pulled from car by ICE in front of young daughtersMiguel Ixcuna-Ixcuna, a Guatemalan fruit packer who lived in New Bedford for 12 years, was pulled from his car and detained in front of his frightened young daughters during an ICE sweep that arrested at least eight others.New Bedford, MA · Sep 21, 2026 · New Bedford Light, WGBH, WHDH +9
Minnesota
Julio Cesar S.C.: Venezuelan man shot through his front door by ICE agent in MinneapolisJulio Cesar Sosa-Celis, 24, was shot through his front door during a January raid on his Minneapolis home, where children were present. Video contradicted agents' claims of an attack, and the shooting agent now faces assault charges.Minneapolis, MN · Oct 4, 2026 · MPR News, Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Star Tribune +48Alex P.: VA nurse fatally shot by Border Patrol during Minneapolis protestAlex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center with no criminal record, was shot ten times by Border Patrol agents while observing a protest, holding only his phone.Minneapolis, MN · Sep 30, 2026 · Bellingcat, The Marshall Project, NPR +38
Paul J.: Minneapolis man beaten by ICE agents, shackled to hospital bed five daysPaul Johnson and 17 others were charged with assaulting federal officers during a January 2026 Minneapolis ICE operation; Johnson says agents beat him and shackled him to a hospital bed for five days. All charges were dropped by June 2026.Minneapolis, MN · Jun 2026 · CBS News, CourtListener
Minneapolis protesters threatened with replica guns by two bounty huntersTwo bounty hunters, Garrett and James Willis, were charged with felony threats after pointing replica firearms and firing pepper balls at anti-ICE protesters in Minneapolis.Minneapolis, MN · Mar 3, 2026 · MPR News, Star Tribune, CBS News
Teen brothers document ICE and Border Patrol operations in Minneapolis and ChicagoTeen brothers Ben, 17, and Sam Luhmann, 16, traveled to Minneapolis and Chicago to film immigration enforcement, capturing a tear gas attack, pepper spraying, and a father arrested in front of his children.Minneapolis, MN · Feb 9, 2026 · CTV News, CBS News, WTTW +5
Tear gas released by ICE near family car with six childrenA Minneapolis couple reported that ICE released tear gas near their family vehicle, which had six children inside, during an enforcement action.Minneapolis, Minnesota · Jan 25, 2026 · CBS News, WMUR, WXOW +2
Matthew A.: Minnesota rapper tackled and sprayed by ICE at protestMatthew Allen, known as rapper Nur-D, was chased, tackled, pepper-sprayed and briefly detained by federal agents while protesting a fatal ICE shooting, leaving him with a knee injury.Minneapolis, MN · Jan 24, 2026 · Rolling Stone, hot97.com, Los Angeles Times
Minneapolis protesters and observers targeted with gas canister by CBP commander BovinoFormer CBP chief Gregory Bovino is under criminal investigation for throwing a gas canister releasing green gas at protesters and observers in a Minneapolis park on January 21, 2026.Minneapolis, MN · Jan 22, 2026 · Mother Jones, Washington Post, Newser +5
Six children hospitalized after ICE tear gasses car in MinneapolisA family of eight, including six children ages 6 months to 11, was trapped in their car when agents tear gassed it, stopping the infant's breathing. The mother performed CPR; all six children were hospitalized.Minneapolis, MN · Jan 17, 2026 · Sky News, KIMT, KAKE +7Children injured, 6-month-old hospitalized as ICE agents smash car in MinneapolisA family returning from a basketball game was trapped by an ICE action in Minneapolis; agents smashed a car window holding six children, leaving a 6-month-old unconscious after tear gas exposure.Minneapolis, MN · Jan 16, 2026 · ABC News, Yahoo News, CBC +3
John A.: Photographer tackled by ICE agents at Minneapolis protest suffers chemical burnsPhotographer John Abernathy was detained while documenting protests outside a Minneapolis federal building, suffering chemical burns, pepper bullet wounds and abrasions, and received a citation but no court date.Minneapolis, MN · Jan 15, 2026 · HuffPost, PetaPixel, Press Freedom Tracker +1
Orbin H.S.: Honduran man dragged unconscious from car by Border PatrolOrbin Mauricio Henríquez Serrano, 27, recovering from leg surgery, was dragged unconscious from his car when Border Patrol smashed its window at a St. Paul gas station. He remains held in El Paso without medical care.St. Paul, MN · Jan 15, 2026 · MSN, Newsweek, Fox News +3
Liberian man arrested after ICE agents ram door of Minneapolis homeA Liberian man was arrested after armed ICE agents broke into his Minneapolis home with a battering ram, despite having checked in with authorities for years. Protesters outside were pepper-sprayed during the raid.Minneapolis, MN · Jan 14, 2026 · Associated Press, NBC News, Fox 9 +3
Family with infant hospitalized after tear gas floods SUV in MinneapolisA family of six children and an infant was caught between protesters and officers in Minneapolis when an officer rolled a tear gas canister under their SUV, requiring hospital treatment.Minneapolis, MN · Jan 14, 2026 · Associated Press, New York Times, Star Tribune +1- Dylan L.: Minneapolis photographer sprayed in face with chemical irritant by ICE agentA Minneapolis photographer was sprayed in the face with chemical irritant by an ICE agent while photographing an arrest on Lake Street, leaving him temporarily blind and in extreme pain.Minneapolis, MN · Jan 14, 2026 · CourtListener
Gage G.: U.S. citizen held six hours, threatened with Taser by ICE officersGage Diego Garcia, a U.S. citizen, was held six hours after ICE officers demanded his ID in an alley, pushed him against a car and pointed a Taser at him, telling him he "looked like someone who committed a crime."Columbia Heights, MN · Jan 13, 2026 · NBC News, USA Herald, KSTP +3
Minneapolis ICE watchers face teargas, arrests while documenting agentsLegal observers in Minneapolis have faced teargas and arrests while documenting ICE operations, including when border patrol agents arrested two teenagers after a car crash on January 21. They say they will keep showing up.Minneapolis, MN · Jan 13, 2026 · CBS News, Star Tribune, The Guardian +2
Ava C.G.: Protester pepper-sprayed in face by ICE agent in Mankato, MinnesotaAva Corey-Gruenes was pepper-sprayed in the face by a masked ICE agent during a Mankato, Minnesota standoff after telling him she posed no threat, prompting a packed city council meeting.Mankato, MN · Jan 12, 2026 · Massive News, U Politics
Minneapolis protesters and journalists pepper-sprayed and tear-gassed by federal agentsFederal agents stopped U.S. citizen Christian Molina in Minneapolis on Jan. 12, then deployed tear gas and pepper spray on protesters and journalists after someone threw a snowball, striking reporter A.C. Thompson three times.Minneapolis, MN · Jan 12, 2026 · ProPublica, New York Times, AM New York
Brandon S.: Legal observer pepper-sprayed and detained 8 hours while recording ICE in MinneapolisVolunteer legal observer Brandon Sigüenza was pepper-sprayed and held for eight hours while documenting ICE activity near Minneapolis's Whipple Federal Building, then released without charges.Minneapolis, MN · Jan 11, 2026 · Slate, Star Tribune, Anchorage Daily News +3
El Paso BORTAC agents identified in Midwest enforcement operations.Two El Paso-based Border Patrol agents were identified as having used chemical munitions and tear gas on crowds in Chicago and Minneapolis, including at the scene where an ICE agent fatally shot Renée Good.Chicago, IL; Minneapolis, MN · Jan 7, 2026 · Unraveled Press, Chemical Weapons Research, El Paso Times +2
Federal agents tackle people, use chemical irritants at Roosevelt High in MinneapolisAgents tackled people and used chemical irritants at Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis as classes ended on January 7, 2026. The district canceled classes for the rest of the week after the operation.Minneapolis, MN · Jan 7, 2026 · CBS News, Fox 9
South Minneapolis observers pepper-sprayed and tased by ICE, three detainedDozens of south Minneapolis residents tried to stop agents from arresting a woman believed to be pregnant; agents used pepper spray and a Taser. Nearby, agents smashed a car window and detained three people, including two observers.Minneapolis, MN · Dec 15, 2025 · CBS News, Sahan Journal, MPR News +1
Crowd in Minneapolis Somali neighborhood dispersed with chemical irritant by ICEFederal agents used chemical irritant to disperse a crowd during identification checks in Minneapolis's Cedar-Riverside neighborhood, with City Council member Jamal Osman present at the scene.Minneapolis, MN · Dec 9, 2025 · Associated Press, MPR News, Star Tribune +3
Protester struck by ICE vehicle during Minneapolis demonstrationA protester was struck by an ICE vehicle during a December 9 demonstration in Minneapolis, as agents also used pepper spray against the crowd.Minneapolis, MN · Dec 9, 2025 · Washington Post, Fox 9, Star Tribune +1
Alan C.: Man pepper sprayed by ICE agent while filming arrest of U.S. citizenAlan Crenshaw, 35, was filming ICE arrest a U.S. citizen in Minneapolis on December 9 when an agent leaned out of a car and pepper sprayed him. He is now suing over the incident.Minneapolis, MN · Dec 9, 2025 · Minnesota Reformer, ACLU, ACLU of Minnesota
Wesley P.: Navy veteran and U.S. citizen shot with chemical agent by ICEWesley Powers, a Navy veteran and U.S. citizen, was shot with a chemical agent while protesting at Minnesota's Whipple Detention Center and held nine hours before release without charges.Minnesota · Sep 18, 2025 · Futurology, Piefed
New Jersey
Newark ICE detainees on hunger strike, woman reports miscarriage without helpDetainees at a Newark detention center held a hunger strike over spoiled food and poor medical care, as Newark's mayor was arrested visiting the site and a senator was hit with tear gas trying to mediate.“Woman who had a miscarriage and left to manage all on her own.” — Sen. Andy KimNewark, NJ · Oct 5, 2026 · WFMD, Fox News, CBS News +2
Hundreds hunger strike over worm-infested food at Newark ICE facilityHundreds of detainees at Newark's Delaney Hall began a hunger strike in May 2026 over spoiled, worm-infested food and $1-a-day labor; guards used pepper spray on protesters outside.Newark, NJ · Jun 11, 2026 · ACLU, Patch, Theresa's Sweetheart +12
Dozens arrested, senator pepper sprayed at Newark detention hunger strike protestHundreds protested outside Newark's Delaney Hall detention center starting May 25, 2026, supporting detainees' hunger strike over moldy food and overcrowding; Senator Andy Kim was pepper sprayed and at least 80 people were arrested.Newark, NJ · Jun 8, 2026 · Reuters, CBS News, The Independent +17
Ryan M.: Reuters photojournalist suffers broken finger from federal officer's baton at Newark protestReuters photojournalist Ryan Murphy had his finger broken and needed stitches after federal officers repeatedly struck him with a baton while he photographed protests outside Newark's Delaney Hall detention center on May 28, 2026.Newark, NJ · May 31, 2026 · PetaPixel, Press Freedom Tracker, French Intelligence +2
Andy K.: Senator pepper-sprayed by ICE agents, treated by medics outside Newark detention facilitySen. Andy Kim was pepper-sprayed and struck in the hand while trying to defuse a clash outside Newark's Delaney Hall, where detainees were on a hunger strike over food and medical care.Newark, NJ · May 25, 2026 · The Guardian, NJ.com, The Daily Beast +2
Adam M.: Volunteer medic carried into detention center and detained for helping pepper-sprayed protestersAdam Marshall, a former infantry officer who has volunteered over a year helping detainees' families, was carried into a detention center while treating pepper-sprayed protesters in May 2026. Agents later lined him up under a highway overpass and released him.Newark, NJ · May 2026 · The Globe and Mail, Whiskey Leaks, Press Watchers +1
New Mexico
New York
Chidozie O.: Nigerian man mistaken for suspect beaten and tased by ICE in BrooklynChidozie Wilson Okeke, a Nigerian man, was beaten and tased near a Brooklyn hospital after ICE agents mistook him for someone else, injuring him enough to need emergency treatment.Brooklyn, NY · Aug 21, 2026 · News 12 New York, NBC New York, CBS News +11
Linda W.: 72-year-old woman pepper sprayed by ICE while filming agents in ManhattanLinda Wolff, 72, a fashion stylist and longtime immigrant rights supporter, was pepper-sprayed while filming ICE agents in Manhattan and is now suing under a new state law.“I said to the tow truck driver, 'You know, you should be ashamed of yourself, working for ICE,' and he got crazy,” — Linda WolffUpper Manhattan, NY · Aug 17, 2026 · NBC New York, Gothamist, CBS News +8
Michel G.R.: Nicaraguan man Tasered during HSI arrest in Albany, sentenced to 51 monthsMichel Manuel Garcia Rojas, 39, a Nicaraguan national, was sentenced to 51 months in prison for assaulting a federal agent during his March 2025 arrest in Albany. He faces deportation to Nicaragua after serving his sentence.Albany, NY · Jun 17, 2026 · ICE, Daily Voice, Radio Corporación
Ohio
Oregon
Crowd blocking ICE vehicles in Salem met with tear gas, rubber bulletsAbout 30 Salem, Oregon residents surrounded federal immigration vehicles before agents used tear gas, pepper spray and rubber bullets to disperse them. A congresswoman said the spray hit elderly people and children nearby.Salem, OR · Oct 10, 2026 · KPTV, KATU
Stefanie C.: Astoria woman watching ICE operation pepper-sprayed by agents from three vehiclesAstoria resident Stefanie Collar was pepper-sprayed by ICE agents after approaching their vehicle at a red light during a port operation, despite only a few bystanders nearby.Astoria, OR · Oct 2, 2026 · Seaside Signal, OPB, Daily Astorian
Peaceful protesters and children tear-gassed by federal agents at Portland ICE buildingProtesters outside Portland's ICE building, including journalists, older residents and a veteran, have faced repeated tear gas and munitions since mid-2025, prompting an ACLU class action now on appeal.Portland, OR · Jul 10, 2026 · Portland Mercury, ACLU of Oregon, KPTV +6
Hugo R.: Photojournalist hit with nearly two dozen pepper balls at Portland ICE protestHugo Rios, a veteran, parent of two, and grandparent of four working as a photojournalist, was shoved and hit with nearly two dozen pepper balls while filming a Portland ICE protest in September 2025.Portland, OR · Mar 9, 2026 · Press Freedom Tracker, ACLU of Oregon, CourtListener
Jack D.: Chicken-costume protester says agents hit him with munitions at Portland ICE buildingJack Dickinson, known as "the Portland Chicken," has protested outside Portland's ICE building in costume about 150 days since April 2025 and says agents repeatedly shoved and shot him with munitions.Portland, OR · Mar 9, 2026 · ACLU of Oregon, KPTV, Clearinghouse +6
Laurie E. and Richard E.: Elderly couple knocked down at Portland ICE facility, wife pepper-balled in headLaurie Eckman, 84, and her husband Richard, 83, a Vietnam veteran who uses a walker, were knocked down at a Portland ICE protest; she was shot in the head with a pepper ball and hospitalized for a month.Portland, Oregon · Mar 3, 2026 · Daily Kos, Times Republican, CourtListener +8
19-year-old Portland protester sprayed with chemical agent by federal officerA 19-year-old anti-ICE protester in Portland was sprayed with a chemical agent by a federal officer while standing still and nonviolent, video of the incident shows.Portland, Oregon · Feb 2, 2026 · Lemmy, Trib, OPB +1
Anti-ICE protesters met with tear gas, rubber bullets in South PortlandThousands marched to an ICE facility in South Portland on a Saturday honoring Alex Pretti, a nurse fatally shot by Border Patrol, before federal agents deployed tear gas and rubber bullets.South Portland, Oregon · Jan 31, 2026 · Spokesman-Review, KATU, Press Herald +1
Multiple people detained and injured during anti-ICE protest in EugeneAt least nine protesters were detained during an anti-ICE demonstration at the Eugene Federal Building, after officers used tear gas, pepper balls and flash-bangs. Several reported bruises and eye injuries.Eugene, OR · Jan 28, 2026 · OPB, KLCC, Lookout Eugene-Springfield
Residents report health impacts from tear gas near Portland ICE facilityResidents near the South Portland ICE facility report nausea, headaches, and respiratory problems from tear gas federal agents have repeatedly deployed during ongoing protests, with chemicals reaching nearby apartments.Portland, OR · Oct 20, 2025 · KATU, FOX 13 Now
Portland protesters tear-gassed by federal officers reacting to their own misfireA Portland police commander testified that federal officers accidentally tear-gassed each other during an October 18 protest at an ICE facility, then fired tear gas and rubber bullets into the crowd, injuring local officers.Portland, OR · Oct 18, 2025 · The New Republic, PBS, Voice of America +3
Robby R.: Comedian in giraffe suit shot with pepper balls and arrested by ICEComedian and activist Robby Roadsteamer was shot with pepper-spray balls and detained while protesting in a giraffe costume and singing modified songs in Portland. He plans to sue ICE and DHS.Portland, OR · Oct 16, 2025 · The Daily Beast, WBUR, Consequence
Leilani P.: 19-year-old protester pepper-sprayed at point-blank range outside Portland ICE facilityLeilani Payne, 19 at the time, was pepper-sprayed at close range by a federal officer while protesting alone outside Portland's ICE facility on October 2, 2025. She is now suing DHS for at least $350,000.Portland, OR · Oct 2, 2025 · Newsweek, Reuters Connect, KGW +5
Mason L.: Videographer wearing press markings shot with pepper round by ICE in PortlandMason Lake, an independent Portland journalist wearing clear press markings, was shot in the arm with a pepper round while filming a June 2025 protest. He later won a court order protecting journalists from retaliatory violence.Portland, OR · Jun 13, 2025 · Press Freedom Tracker, Radio Free
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Texas
Jose M.H.: Mexican immigrant hit with ICE stun gun hospitalized with brain injuryJose Mejia Hernandez, 45, a Mexican immigrant who has lived in the U.S. for 18 years working two jobs, suffered a brain bleed and facial injuries fleeing ICE agents in Arlington, Virginia, and has filed a $35 million claim.Arlington, TX · Oct 6, 2026 · Noticiarios y Más, FOX 5 DC, FOX 29 +9
Luis O.: 17-year-old U.S. citizen filming raid has wrist broken by ICEA 17-year-old U.S. citizen had his wrist broken and was pepper-sprayed while filming an ICE raid near his school on his way to meet a Marine recruiter. His mother was deported days after speaking publicly about it.Alamo, TX · Sep 27, 2026 · Military.com, KRGV, The New Republic +6
Luis O.: U.S. citizen teens headed to Marine recruiter detained, pepper sprayed by ICETwo 17-year-old U.S. citizens, including Luis Ochoa, were stopped on their way to enlist in the Marines; one was handcuffed and struck, breaking his wrist, the other pepper sprayed. A local politician secured their release after eight hours.Alamo, TX · Sep 12, 2026 · The New Republic, International Business Times, KRGV +1
Francisco C.R.: U.S. resident with work permit pepper-sprayed and injured by ICEFrancisco Chan Reyes, 25, a lawful U.S. resident, was pepper-sprayed and held facedown during a traffic stop even after showing his driver's license and work permit. He was released after four hours once fingerprints confirmed his status.San Antonio, TX · Jan 30, 2026 · FOX San Antonio, News 4 San Antonio, KSAT
Mother of teen beaten by ICE deported days after family spoke outTeresa de Jesus Ochoa Briseño, a cook arrested outside her Alamo restaurant, was deported to Mexico the same day, ten days after her son Luis, 17, said agents broke his wrist.Alamo, TX · Sep 11, 2025 · Newsweek, International Business Times, CRBC News +2
Vermont
Cristian J.A.: Wrong man arrested by ICE in Vermont, protesters shot with pepper ballsCristian Jerez-Andrade, a Honduran man, was chased into a South Burlington home and arrested after agents mistook him for someone else. Hundreds who formed a barrier faced flash-bangs and pepper balls.South Burlington, VT · Mar 24, 2026 · NBC 5, Vermont Public, WAMC +1
Vermont man detained by ICE as police use chemical agents on protestersA Vermont man was detained during a March 11 ICE operation in South Burlington that led to clashes with protesters, chemical agents and six arrests; three protesters later avoided charges.South Burlington, VT · Mar 11, 2026 · WCAX, VT Digger, Vermont Public +1
Virginia
Wisconsin
Estenderly M.P.: Mother pulled from car by ICE, injured as 7-year-old daughter sat insideEstenderly Marte Polanco, 31, a Dominican mother, was pulled from her car and injured by ICE agents during a June 27 traffic stop while her 7-year-old daughter watched. She had no prior convictions and was held at Waukesha County jail.Milwaukee, WI · Jun 29, 2026 · Wisconsin Watch, Urban Milwaukee, WISN +4
39 people arrested in Wisconsin as ICE agents draw guns, break windowsThirty-nine people were arrested across Wisconsin in a late-June ICE operation, with videos showing agents drawing firearms, breaking car windows, and using tasers despite no resistance.Milwaukee, WI · Jun 27, 2026 · WUWM, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Spectrum News 1 +2
Location not tied to one state
Kenis L.: Nicaraguan man deported to Central African Republic says ICE agents shot himKenis Alberto López, 44, a Nicaraguan man held eight months, says agents shot him with projectiles and restrained him for about 24 hours before deporting him to the Central African Republic in August.“Tengo miedo, sí, tengo miedo a perder mi vida aquí en África” — Kenis Alberto LópezSep 10, 2026 · 100 Noticias, InfoMedioni, Nueva Ya
Darren E.: U.S. citizen cemetery worker pepper-balled, hospitalized helping man fleeing agentsDarren Eichler, a U.S. citizen cemetery worker, was pepper-balled and hospitalized after trying to help a man he thought was in danger near the Des Plaines River. He is now suing over the incident.“I pleaded with them for an hour to please call an ambulance.” — Darren EichlerIL · Jul 29, 2026 · ProPublica, ACLU of Illinois, Banco de Profissionais +5- Oriana K.: Clarinetist with asthma pepper-sprayed and tackled by officers at Portland ICE protestOriana Korol, 38, a clarinetist and child and family therapist, was pepper-sprayed and tackled at an ICE protest, then held three nights in another state before pleading guilty to a misdemeanor.“I feel even more committed to what people are protesting at the ICE building,” — Oriana KorolJul 23, 2026 · ProPublica, Contrarian News, The Oregonian +7
Two protesters killed and hundreds injured by DHS officersDHS officers used rubber bullets, tear gas and pepper spray on immigration protesters, shooting 13 people and injuring hundreds, including two killed in Minneapolis. Courts in four states found the force used inappropriately.Feb 14, 2026 · NBC News, PBS, Newsweek +3
ICE arrest sparks tear gas clash with St. Paul protestersA Honduran man previously removed from the U.S. was arrested by ICE in St. Paul, prompting a protest where federal agents and police sprayed chemical irritants and tear gas on the crowd, injuring bystanders including a city council member.“I think residents should be infuriated by this action today.” — Hwa Jeong Kim, City Council memberNov 25, 2025 · CBS News
St. Paul man pleads not guilty to ramming ICE agent's vehicleA 26-year-old St. Paul man pleaded not guilty to ramming an ICE agent's vehicle while fleeing an immigration arrest at a home, and has since been released from jail.Nov 25, 2025 · Star Tribune, MPR News, Fox 9
Chicago Southeast Side residents, children tear-gassed by ICE after vehicle rammingSoutheast Side Chicago residents, including children, were tear-gassed after agents rammed and crashed a vehicle near 105th Street, arresting two people and detaining four protesters who gathered.Chicago · Sep 19, 2025 · Block Club Chicago, Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago protesters struck in head by pepper ballsProtesters outside a Chicago-area ICE facility, including a pastor and two congressional candidates, were hit by pepper balls, with video showing strikes to the head and bruising on one demonstrator's back.Broadview Il · Sep 19, 2025 · The Hill, Real News Network, Reuters +2