Car window smashed
Car windows smashed during arrest
Reported cases describe ICE agents breaking car windows to pull drivers out during traffic stops, near schools, gas stations, and parking lots in states including Washington, Oregon, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, and Virginia. Those detained include asylum seekers, work-permit holders, a U.S. citizen teenager, and parents dropping children at school. First documented March 2025, recurring since May 2025 with a steady share of stories over time and a peak share in September 2025; outcomes include releases, continued detention, and at least one deportation.
First documented Mar 2025, recurring since May 2025.
Share of each month's well-documented stories, Jan 2025 to Oct 2026. Volume is not shown: coverage grew over the record, shares did not have to.
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“They said cooperate with us because if you don't, we will do to you what we did to your husband or worse,”
Arizona
California
Prudencio R.R.: Farmworker with valid work permit pulled from car and detained by ICEPrudencio Rivera Rios, 31, a farmworker with a valid work permit, had his car window smashed and was detained driving home from a poultry farm night shift. Agents confirmed his papers were valid and released him without apology.Kerman, CA · Oct 14, 2026 · ABC 30, KMPH, Telemundo Fresno +2
Ulises P.L.: Disabled carpenter says ICE beat him unconscious as daughter watched, then deportedUlises Peña López, a disabled Mexican carpenter and father in Sunnyvale, was beaten unconscious by ICE agents in front of his wife and daughter, shackled in the hospital, then deported to Mexico in October 2025.Sunnyvale, CA · Jul 7, 2026 · Disability Law United, Newsweek, Deer Social +3
Guatemalan man's car window broken by ICE agents in Linda VistaA Guatemalan man had his car window broken by agents in unmarked vehicles during a July operation at his apartment complex; prosecutors later dropped the assault charge against him.San Diego, CA · Jul 1, 2026 · iNews Source, San Diego Union-Tribune, Inland Valley Press Online +5
Leonardo M.: U.S. citizen rammed by ICE in Simi Valley, hospitalized while handcuffedLeonardo Espartaco Martinez, a U.S. citizen and community watcher, was hospitalized after agents rammed his minivan and dragged him out in Simi Valley, injuring his knees, shoulders and wrists. It was the third time his vehicle was rammed.Simi Valley, CA · Mar 10, 2026 · LA Taco, Left News
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
Maria S.: U.S. citizen's car window smashed by agents, briefly detainedMaria Santay, a U.S. citizen, livestreamed federal agents smashing her car window at an El Monte gas station. She was detained and released that evening, facing a resisting arrest charge.El Monte, CA · Feb 1, 2026 · ABC7 Chicago, ABC11, ABC7 +2
Father of three detained by ICE agents who smashed car windowA Mexican man who lived in the U.S. nearly 20 years was pulled from a car after agents smashed the window during his partner's ICE check-in, as their three children screamed. The children have since shown depression and sleep problems.Los Angeles, CA · Dec 2025 · CBS News
Francisco L.: Father shot at by ICE near teenage son, detained for monthsFrancisco Longoria was driving with his family, including his teenage son, when masked agents shot at his truck near where the boy sat. He was later detained for months before charges were dropped.San Bernardino, CA · Aug 22, 2025 · CBS News, Patch, KTLA +6
Colorado
Raúl T.: Father detained by masked ICE agents who broke van windows in DelawareRaúl Tapia, in the U.S. about 25 years, was pulled from his van by masked agents who broke its windows while driving his son to work in Georgetown, Delaware. He has no criminal history and is now held in Philadelphia.Aurora, CO · Mar 19, 2026 · MoveOn, Fox 5 San Diego, Coast TV +3
Jose A.: Alamosa family with 1-month-old stopped at gunpoint by ICE, car window smashedJose Aguilera, 33, was arrested at gunpoint after agents smashed his car window while his partner and 1-month-old baby were inside, as the family left a courthouse in Alamosa. The arrest violated a Colorado law barring ICE actions near courthouses.Alamosa, CO · Sep 24, 2025 · Colorado Sun, 9News, CourtListener
Connecticut
Christian E.S.: Ecuadorian man arrested by ICE in Connecticut, officers break his car windowChristian Espinosa-Sarango, 33, was arrested by ICE on February 13 after being released on bond by local police. He allegedly resisted and tried to flee, and officers broke his vehicle window during the arrest.North Haven, CT · Jun 4, 2026 · CT Insider, Inside Investigator, Department of Homeland Security +5
Ecuadorian man arrested by masked ICE agents who smashed his car windowA 33-year-old Ecuadorian man was arrested outside his Fair Haven, Connecticut home after masked agents smashed his car window, just hours before a scheduled court appearance.North Haven, CT · May 20, 2026 · Patch, WTNH, New Haven Independent +1
Florida
Lesli S.: Woman livestreaming ICE operation dragged from car by her hair in FloridaLesli Marili Samayoa, 26, was livestreaming an ICE operation in Fort Myers when agents pulled her from her truck by the hair and pinned her down. She was jailed nine days on resisting-officer charges, losing about 16 pounds.Fort Myers, FL · Aug 25, 2026 · Univision
Ernesto P.S.: Legal resident roofer dragged through broken glass by FDLE agents in FloridaErnesto Puac Son, a 33-year-old roofer and legal resident who has lived in Florida 18 years, was dragged through broken glass during a traffic stop and convicted of resisting arrest, getting a year in jail.Stuart, FL · Jun 9, 2026 · Treasure Coast Palm, Blue Water Healthy Living
Illinois
Woman detained as federal agent smashes car window at Addison grocery storeA woman was pulled from her car after a federal agent smashed her window with a baton in a grocery store parking lot in Addison, Illinois. Masked agents surrounded the vehicle, which held multiple people, on a Sunday morning.Addison, IL · Oct 26, 2025 · NBC Chicago, CBS News, ABC7 Chicago +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
Masked agents break car windows, abandon vehicles during Chicago arrestsAgents broke a car's windows and moved it off the road while detaining someone on Chicago's southwest side, later returning the vehicle to family; several other vehicles were abandoned during the arrests.Chicago Illinois · Sep 14, 2025 · WPXI, Real News Network, NPR +2
Kansas
Maine
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
Hassane B.: Asylum seeker arrested by ICE, wife and 1-month-old left in freezing carHassane Barry, 38, an asylum seeker from Guinea with no criminal history, was arrested in Portland after agents shattered his car window, leaving his wife and 1-month-old baby inside in freezing cold.Portland, ME · Jan 21, 2026 · Press Herald, NBC News, Boston.com +2
Maryland
Jimy G.A.: 18-year-old Honduran held after ICE mistakenly targeted his car in MarylandAn 18-year-old Honduran man was confronted by ICE in a Columbia, Maryland parking lot after agents mistakenly linked his car to someone else's deportation order. He is now held without bond on hit-and-run charges.Columbia, MD · Aug 11, 2026 · The Banner, CBS News, WMAR 2 News +1
Jesus A.S. and Adriana G.S.: Parents of U.S. citizen daughters detained by ICE outside Baltimore schoolJesus Acevedo Sanchez, 39, a father of two, was injured when armed ICE agents broke his car window outside his children's Baltimore school. A judge found no probable cause and ordered him and his partner freed.“Wouldn't anybody [think they were being carjacked]? A man jumps out wearing all black head to toe, breaks your window, and points a gun at you and your little girls in the back seat. You're going to do whatever you can to protect your family and that's what he did, and the judge saw it for what it was.” — Rachel GirodBaltimore, MD · Jul 24, 2026 · CBS News, The Banner, WBAL +1
Driver detained after ICE agents break car windows in ColumbiaA driver in Columbia was pulled from his vehicle after ICE agents broke its windows during a Saturday morning stop, part of escalating enforcement activity in Howard County.Columbia, MD · Jan 25, 2026 · Patch, The Banner, WMAR 2 News- Father pinned by agents in Bowie, Maryland, as his three children watchedA father driving his three young children to school in Bowie, Maryland, was pulled from his minivan by masked agents who smashed the window, pinned him down, and pointed a Taser at him as his kids watched.Bowie, MD · October 2025 · ACLU, WUSA 9
Elsy B.: Maryland mother's car window smashed in ICE arrestElsy Noemi Berrios, a single mother of four with a work permit, was pulled from her car and handcuffed after agents smashed her window; ICE alleges MS-13 ties but has shown no evidence.Westminster, MD · Mar 31, 2025 · CNN, CBS News, FOX 5 DC
Massachusetts
Camilo Q.: Guatemalan father detained by ICE after dropping daughter off at schoolCamilo Quino, a Guatemalan father, was detained by ICE in New Bedford moments after dropping his daughter off at school, after agents broke his truck window to pull him out. His wife called him "a hard-working man."“Sad because he's a hard-working man and they can't be doing that” — Juana Tiniguarro, his wifeNew Bedford, MA · Sep 22, 2026 · New Bedford Light, NBC Boston
Guatemalan asylum seeker pulled from car by ICE, brother says window smashedA Guatemalan man who had lived in New Bedford four years with a pending asylum case and work permit was pulled from his car by ICE agents who smashed his window during his lunch break.New Bedford, MA · Sep 22, 2026 · WBUR, New Bedford Light, Mass Lawyers Weekly +1
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
João M.C.: Brazilian teen arrested by ICE driving to farm jobJoão Marciano do Carmo, a recent Milford High grad who hoped to become a plumber, was stopped by ICE on his way to work; his family doesn't know where he is.Milford, MA · Sep 27, 2025 · Boston Globe
Hilda R.S.: Green card holder violently arrested by ICE in front of autistic sonHilda Ramirez Sanan, 50, a green card holder of over 20 years, was pulled from her car and beaten by masked ICE agents in front of her autistic 13-year-old son. She is now suing.Chelsea, MA · Sep 26, 2025 · WGBH, Lawyers for Civil Rights, Briefly +2
Edgar E.E.: Malden man injured in violent ICE traffic stop, hospitalizedEdgar Hernan Elias Escobar, a Malden husband married to a U.S. citizen, was pulled from his truck and injured by ICE agents who shattered his window during a traffic stop, then hospitalized.Malden, MA · Sep 17, 2025 · WCVB, WGBH, Boston Globe
U.S. citizen mother detained by ICE, thrown to ground in MassachusettsA Chelsea, Massachusetts mother and U.S. citizen was detained, with her car windows shattered and her thrown to the ground. Her 18-year-old daughter, Ana Michelle Ramirez Sanan, testified before Congress about the encounter.Chelsea, MA · Sep 1, 2025 · CBS News, MassLive
Two men detained by ICE in Waltham after agent breaks van windowTwo men were detained by ICE agents in Waltham after an agent broke a van window during the encounter. A 16-year-old witness recorded the scene and told the men their rights.Waltham, MA · May 13, 2025 · NBC Boston, WCVB
Daniel F.M.: Chelsea father detained by ICE before three children on Mother's DayA father of three, Daniel Flores-Martinez, was detained in front of his family after agents smashed his car window on Mother's Day; the family is suing for $1 million. A separate stop left a mother and her autistic 13-year-old hospitalized.Chelsea, MA · May 11, 2025 · Boston.com, Boston Globe
Daniel F.M.: Father dragged from car by ICE agents as U.S. citizen children screamDaniel Flores Martinez was dragged from his car and slammed to the ground by unmarked agents on Mother's Day while driving to church with his wife and children. He and his wife are now suing ICE and Homeland Security.Chelsea, MA · May 2025 · Northeast News Collaborative, Boston Globe, Lawyers for Civil Rights +2
Juan Francisco M.: Guatemalan father detained by ICE agents who smashed car window with axJuan Francisco Mendez, 29, was released on $1,500 bail and an ankle monitor after 30 days in jail, following a traffic stop where ICE smashed his car window. He now awaits reunion with his wife and son.New Bedford, MA · Apr 14, 2025 · NBC Boston, CBS News, Boston Globe
Minnesota
Aliya R.: Disabled U.S. citizen denied medical care, blacked out in ICE custodyAliya Rahman, a Bangladeshi American with autism, was pulled from her car and hogtied by agents in Minneapolis on her way to a doctor's visit. Denied medical care, she blacked out and was hospitalized before being released without charge.Minneapolis, MN · May 25, 2026 · MacArthur Justice, Total News, CBS News +3
Bryam E.M.: Hopkins father of 4-year-old twins detained by ICE, sent to GeorgiaBryam Escobar Martinez, 22, was detained on his way to work in Hopkins, Minnesota, after agents surrounded and broke his car windows, then sent hundreds of miles to Georgia, leaving his wife alone with their twin sons.Hopkins, MN · Mar 1, 2026 · MPR News, Fox 9, Hometown Source
Javier A.V.: Kidney transplant recipient detained by ICE, denied anti-rejection medication for weeksJavier Abreu-Vasquez, 38, a kidney transplant recipient, was arrested while delivering groceries for his church's mutual aid group and held nearly two weeks without proper anti-rejection medication. A judge ordered his release and he returned home February 19.Rochester, MN · Feb 19, 2026 · MPR News, MPR News, KTTC +3
Columbia Heights father arrested without warrant as ICE agents smash car windowsA man was arrested without a warrant in Columbia Heights after ICE agents smashed his car windows while his wife held their crying baby and pleaded with them; he briefly escaped the ICE van in handcuffs.Columbia Heights, MN · Feb 2, 2026 · The Hill, ABC News
Elvis T.E.: 2-year-old flown to Texas despite order to release herAn Ecuadorian father and his 2-year-old daughter were detained in Minneapolis and flown to Texas despite a judge's order to release the child. She was returned the next day; her father remains held.Minneapolis, MN · Jan 24, 2026 · CNN, Fox 9, MPR News +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
Sophie W.: Dakota woman detained 48 hours by ICE agents in Brooklyn Center, MinnesotaSophie Watso, a 30-year-old Mdewakanton Dakota woman, was detained for over 48 hours after monitoring ICE activity in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. Agents broke her truck windows and restrained her while she held her dog; she was released without charges.Brooklyn Center, MN · Jan 16, 2026 · ICT News, Buffalos Fire, Empower Native Voice +4
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
Thousands of Minneapolis neighbors watch ICE as agents surveil observers' homesThousands of Minneapolis residents have formed rapid response groups called ICE Watch to monitor and record ICE operations, even as agents have boxed in vehicles and surveilled observers' homes.Minneapolis, MN · Jan 14, 2026 · Mother Jones, Fight Back News, Workers +3
Christina R.: U.S. citizen teaching assistant held by ICE 12 hours without chargesChristina Rank, 25, a U.S. citizen classroom assistant, was held nearly 12 hours after ICE agents said she rammed their vehicle outside a Minnesota school; witnesses dispute that account. No charges have been filed.Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota · Jan 13, 2026 · Yahoo News, Threads, Twin Cities +5
Woman driving to doctor's appointment dragged from car by ICE in MinneapolisA woman trying to drive to a doctor's appointment in Minneapolis was pulled from her car by ICE agents, who broke her window and cut her seatbelt before arresting her during a street raid.Minneapolis, MN · Jan 13, 2026 · The New Republic, Star Tribune, East Bay Times +2
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
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
Sophie W.: Dakota woman forced from car by ICE and held at Fort SnellingSophie Watso, a Dakota woman, was held over 48 hours at Fort Snelling after agents broke her car window and pulled her from the vehicle when she blew a whistle to warn others.Minneapolis, MN · Dec 4, 2025 · Buffalos Fire, PieFed
Adán N.G.: Teenage son films father detained by masked ICE agents in NorthfieldAdán Núñez Gonzalez, a Northfield resident for over a decade with two jobs supporting his family, was pulled from a car by masked ICE agents as his 15-year-old son filmed and pleaded. He is now held at Kandiyohi County Jail.Northfield, MN · Nov 12, 2025 · CBS News, Southern Minnesota News, The Mirror
New Jersey
ICE smashes truck window, detains construction workers near Montclair elementary schoolConstruction and kitchen workers, including a 24-year-old named Kevin, were pulled from a truck near a Montclair elementary school as children arrived; two were later ordered returned from a Louisiana-bound bus.Montclair, NJ · Sep 14, 2026 · Montclair Local, New Jersey Hills
Edgar G.R.: Man detained outside courthouse as ICE agents smash car windowEdgar Gomez-Ramirez, 41, of Vineland, New Jersey, was detained leaving a courthouse after a masked agent smashed his car window with a baton while his wife filmed from inside. He remains held awaiting immigration court proceedings.Bridgeton, NJ · Mar 30, 2026 · NBC Philadelphia, Patch, NJ.com +1
New Mexico
North Carolina
Willy A.M.: Naturalized U.S. citizen thrown to pavement by masked ICE agents, left bleedingWilly Wender Aceituno Medina, a naturalized citizen in Charlotte for over 25 years, was dragged over broken glass and thrown to the pavement after agents confirmed his citizenship. He is suing for $1.25 million.Charlotte, NC · Jul 20, 2026 · La Prensa, Univision, The Assembly +17
Darwin G.C.: Lyft driver with TPS violently detained by ICE outside Charlotte supermarketDarwin Alberto Gomez Corrales, a Venezuelan Lyft driver with legal status and two children, was pulled from his car and allegedly assaulted by about 10 agents outside a Charlotte supermarket. He remains detained in South Georgia.Charlotte, NC · Jul 14, 2026 · Charlotte Observer, WSOC-TV
Tatyana R. and Kristen R.: Two Charlotte mothers held at gunpoint, zip-tied by Border PatrolTwo Charlotte mothers, one just 10 days post-surgery, were chased, cornered and zip-tied by Border Patrol agents while driving to a holiday show in November 2025. Charges were dropped; they now seek $3 million in damages.Charlotte, NC · Mar 2, 2026 · WCNC, Charlotte Observer
Miguel Angel G.M.: 24-year-old U.S. citizen arrested by Border Patrol while filming agents in CharlotteMiguel Angel Garcia Martinez, a 24-year-old U.S. citizen, was arrested while filming Border Patrol operations to warn immigrants, after agents who planned to "smash" his van broke its window during a chase.Charlotte, NC · Nov 21, 2025 · Charlotte Observer, The Brunswick NewsTwo U.S. citizens arrested by Border Patrol in Charlotte, car window brokenTwo U.S. citizen women were arrested in Charlotte after honking to warn others of nearby agents; one had her car window broken by an agent's rifle. Both were zip-tied, taken to an FBI building, and released the same day.Charlotte, NC · Nov 18, 2025 · Spectrum Local News, WSOC-TV, WBTV
Cristobal M.: Charlotte U.S. citizen reporting hit-and-run says Border Patrol agents injured himCristobal Maltos, a 24-year-old U.S. citizen, was stopped by Border Patrol while reporting a hit-and-run; agents broke his car windows and pulled him out, allegedly injuring him during the operation.Charlotte, NC · Nov 17, 2025 · The News & Observer, Charlotte Observer
North Dakota
Oregon
Christian J.: Teen U.S. citizen's car window smashed by ICE in OregonChristian Jimenez, a 17-year-old McMinnville High School senior, was pulled over and had his car window broken by ICE agents during his lunch break despite telling them he was a citizen. He was held nearly seven hours before release.Newberg, OR · Oct 7, 2026 · Trib, Chron, The New Republic +11- Driver's window broken by ICE agents outside Hillsboro high schoolA driver's window was broken by federal agents during a traffic stop outside Century High School in Hillsboro, Oregon, on Oct. 7, part of a surge that detained at least 21 people across the state that week.Hillsboro, OR · Oct 7, 2026 · Bethany Beacon, Hillsboro Today
Maria: U.S. citizen grandmother left with concussion by ICE agents in Salem, OregonMaria, a U.S. citizen grandmother, was dragged from her car and thrown to the ground by ICE agents near Salem, Oregon, while running errands, suffering a concussion and torn rotator cuff.Oregon · Jul 28, 2026 · KATU, Buried, Cherry City Chronicle +5
Farm worker seeking asylum detained after ICE smashes van window without warrantA 45-year-old farm worker with an ongoing asylum case was pulled from a van without a warrant after officers smashed its window. A federal judge ruled the October 2025 arrest unlawful.Woodburn, OR · May 22, 2026 · CourtListener, DocumentCloud
Berenice G.H.: U.S. citizen detained 7 hours by ICE after photographing agents' license platesBerenice Garcia-Hernandez, 25, a U.S. citizen, was held for about seven hours after photographing unmarked ICE vehicles near a Gresham, Oregon, Chick-fil-A. Agents broke her car window and pulled her out; no charges were filed.Gresham, OR · Nov 3, 2025 · The Oregonian, Chron, Change.org +2
Oregon farm workers' van windows smashed by ICE, faces scanned without warrantsA 45-year-old farm worker had her van's windows smashed by ICE agents who broke her phone as she called 911 and misidentified her using facial recognition. A federal judge ruled the arrest unlawful; she has an ongoing asylum case.Woodburn, OR · Oct 30, 2025 · The Guardian, Eastern New Mexico News, The Guardian Wings +2
Mahdi K.: Chiropractor detained by ICE while dropping child off at Oregon preschoolMahdi Khanbabazadeh, a 38-year-old Iranian chiropractor, was arrested while dropping his child at a Beaverton preschool, agents breaking his car window to remove him. He is held in Tacoma; his family says he had already applied for a green card.Beaverton, OR · Jul 21, 2025 · OPB, IJPR, AOL +8
Pennsylvania
- Felipe C.T.: Guatemalan father detained with two sons after ICE agents shatter car windowA Guatemalan father of two living in the U.S. since 2018 was detained with his sons after ICE agents pulled over their car and shattered a window. A court ruled his detention unlawful and ordered his release.Pike County, PA · Jun 29, 2026 · CourtListener
Person taken from van after ICE breaks window at Pennsylvania gas stationA person was pulled from a white van at a Cranberry Township Sheetz on June 23 after ICE agents broke the window. Officers handcuffed and removed them within minutes.Cranberry Township, PA · Jun 23, 2026 · WTAE, Butler Eagle, 97.7 Rocks
People forcibly removed from cars by ICE agents in Phoenixville, PaFederal agents in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania smashed car windows and forcibly pulled people from their vehicles during arrests downtown on February 4, 2026, witnesses said.Phoenixville, PA · Feb 4, 2026 · 6ABC, Patch, Pottstown Mercury
Two men pulled from vehicle in Phoenixville ICE operation, video showsAt least five undocumented immigrants were detained across Phoenixville in a February 2026 operation, including two men pulled from a car after agents broke its window, prompting bystanders to protest.Phoenixville, PA · Jun 12, 2026 · Philadelphia Inquirer, Patch, NBC Philadelphia
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
Man forcibly pulled from car by ICE agents near Seattle elementary schoolA man was chased into a parking lot near a Seattle elementary school during morning drop-off, had his car window smashed by masked agents, and was pulled out, handcuffed, and driven away.Seattle, WA · Oct 13, 2026 · Seattle Times, Focal News
Moises V.: Asylum seeker wrongly dragged from car by ICE, held a monthMoises Velasquez, a 23-year-old Venezuelan asylum-seeker, was dragged from his car by ICE agents searching for someone else while his pregnant fiancée heard him scream over the phone. He was freed after a month in detention.Lakewood, WA · Aug 27, 2026 · Chron, KIRO 7, Seattle Times +1
Two men detained at Tacoma Home Depot after ICE breaks car windowTwo men picking up materials for a construction job were detained after agents broke their car window in a Tacoma Home Depot parking lot. A bystander helped bring their truck home to one man's wife.Tacoma, WA · Aug 27, 2026 · Univision
Seven people arrested by ICE in Redmond, Washington, one dragged from truckSeven people were detained across Redmond, Washington, including a man witnesses say was dragged from a truck outside Panera Bread after agents broke his window without showing a warrant.Redmond, WA · Nov 4, 2025 · KING 5, Redmond Moments, Mastodon +1
Wisconsin
Asylum seeker and fiancée arrested by ICE with guns drawn in MilwaukeeNicaraguan asylum seeker Galo Suárez was pulled from his car at gunpoint in Milwaukee despite holding a valid work permit; he was released the same day. His fiancée remains detained and her brother's whereabouts are unknown.Milwaukee, WI · Jul 7, 2026 · Wisconsin Examiner, Wisconsin Watch, HNG News +5
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
