DHS Defends ICE Amid Outcry Over Viral Seizure Incident Involving Father and Child

A viral video shows a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent attempting to detain a man experiencing a seizure while holding a child, prompting widespread outrage.

• The incident occurred in Massachusetts, where a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement law enforcement officer attempted to detain a man from Ecuador, who was visibly distressed.
• In the video, the man appears to suffer a seizure while holding his child, leading to public backlash and condemnation from lawmakers like Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley.
• Critics of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcements actions argue that such enforcement tactics exacerbate the trauma faced by families impacted by illegal immigration.