ICE Detains US Citizen Teens Who Say They Were Going to Enlist in Marines
Summary
Two 17-year-old American citizens in Texas said ICE agents detained and used force against them while they were near an immigration raid. The teenagers were on their way to a Marine recruitment office and recorded the arrest, which led to accusations of assault and wrongful detention.Key Facts
- The incident happened in Alamo, Texas, on September 11.
- Both teenagers are U.S. citizens and were stopped while observing an ICE enforcement action.
- One teen, Luis Ochoa, said ICE agents handcuffed him, broke his wrist, and used pepper spray.
- Video shows ICE agents pulling one teen from a car, using force, and an agent hitting one boy multiple times.
- The teens were detained for eight hours before being released.
- ICE described the boys as obstructing agents and said violence against officers will not be tolerated.
- Texas Democratic Representatives Henry Cuellar and Vicente Gonzalez expressed concern and called for investigation.
- The teens were reportedly stopped on their way to enlist in the U.S. Marines.
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