Fact Check: Does Viral Video Show NY ICE Agents Being Pelted With Snowballs
Summary
A video on social media falsely claims to show Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in New York being hit with snowballs. The video is actually from protests in Russia in 2021, where snowballs were thrown at riot police during anti-government demonstrations. The video has been incorrectly captioned to suggest it depicts events in the United States.Key Facts
- A viral video claims ICE agents in New York are being hit with snowballs.
- The video actually shows protests in Russia from January 2021.
- The protests were against Vladimir Putin's government.
- The video has been shared widely on platforms like TikTok, X, and Instagram.
- Newsweek verified the video as originating from Russian protests, not related to ICE.
- Posts on X have flagged the video with community notes explaining the error.
- The false video contributes to misinformation about immigration enforcement in the U.S.
- AI-generated videos related to ICE have also been popular on social media.
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