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Long Island Democrats Demand Accountability After Shocking ICE Incident

2/23/2026

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Long Island Democrats condemn a video of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent slamming a handcuffed detainee's head into a brick wall.
Isai Santos Caceras, 35, was taken into custody under controversial circumstances.
Activists and Nassau County legislator Viviana Russell cite broader issues with ICE's training and accountability.
Rep. Laura Gillen called for Kristi Noem, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) chief, to be removed to prompt an investigation.

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Long Island Democrats condemn a video of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent slamming a handcuffed detainee's head into a brick wall.
Isai Santos Caceras, 35, was taken into custody under controversial circumstances.
Activists and Nassau County legislator Viviana Russell cite broader issues with ICE's training and accountability.
Rep. Laura Gillen called for Kristi Noem, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) chief, to be removed to prompt an investigation.