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ICE Officer Fired After Video Shows Assault on Woman

9/26/2025

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Summary

Story summary

An ICE officer in New York City was relieved of duties after a video showed him shoving a woman to the ground during an arrest at an immigration courthouse.
Witnesses say Monica was with her children.
Rep. Dan Goldman and City Comptroller Brad Lander condemned the actions and urged discipline.
Lander said no warrant or lawful grounds existed; protests followed.

History

Historical Context

The 1996 Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act expanded the Immigration and Naturalization Service's enforcement powers, intensifying immigration control. In 2023, an ICE officer's aggressive arrest of Monica in New York City, criticized by Rep. Dan Goldman and City Comptroller Brad Lander, highlights ongoing tensions over immigration enforcement and civil rights, reflecting a growing public demand for reform.

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Story summary

An ICE officer in New York City was relieved of duties after a video showed him shoving a woman to the ground during an arrest at an immigration courthouse.
Witnesses say Monica was with her children.
Rep. Dan Goldman and City Comptroller Brad Lander condemned the actions and urged discipline.
Lander said no warrant or lawful grounds existed; protests followed.

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