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Florida Protester Assaults Trooper Amid ICE Tensions

1/17/2026

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Cruz Assaults Trooper

Jennifer Cruz assaulted a state trooper during a Florida anti-ICE protest, punched the officer, and was tasered.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier criticized her actions, contrasting Florida's strict law enforcement with Minnesota's handling.
The incident follows a Philadelphia teens robbery case in which they missed their championship game due to felony charges.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey condemned ICE's actions and urged protesters to refrain from escalating chaos.

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Kaden's Eye Injury

Kaden Rummler, a 21-year-old protester, lost sight in his left eye after an officer allegedly fired a projectile during clashes with federal officers opposing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Santa Ana, California.
Rummler's aunt said he underwent extensive surgery and may need more.
Two protesters were arrested for assaulting a federal officer during the confrontation.
The Department of Homeland Security labeled the group as "violent rioters."

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Cruz Assaults Trooper

Jennifer Cruz assaulted a state trooper during a Florida anti-ICE protest, punched the officer, and was tasered.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier criticized her actions, contrasting Florida's strict law enforcement with Minnesota's handling.
The incident follows a Philadelphia teens robbery case in which they missed their championship game due to felony charges.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey condemned ICE's actions and urged protesters to refrain from escalating chaos.

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