Video shows ICE struggle with immigrant during arrest in New Jersey

ICE arrest in New Jersey

Video shows struggle

Faces deportation process

A man was detained by agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during an operation carried out in Trenton, New Jersey.

The incident was recorded in a video that was shared on social media and shows the moment when several federal agents intervened to arrest the individual outside a residence.

Why it matters: The images from the operation have drawn attention on social media by showing the use of force by agents during the detention.

ICE arrest in New Jersey: Guatemalan man detained in Trenton

A video circulating online appears to show ICE agents detaining a man in Trenton, New Jersey. Many people are upset by the footage, while others support the enforcement action. What do you think? pic.twitter.com/QZbEfAl3CC

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The images shared on digital platforms show several federal agents struggling with the man outside a home.

The video shows how agents attempt to restrain the individual while a physical confrontation takes place.

Later, officers manage to subdue the man and place him into custody.

The audiovisual material has been widely shared on social media, where users have commented on and discussed the scenes captured during the operation.

DHS identifies the detained man

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ICE agents violently detained a man during an operation in Trenton, New Jersey. The incident was captured in a video shared on social media.

Regarding the case, a spokesperson for @DHSgov stated that the detainee is a Guatemalan citizen who… pic.twitter.com/mpbd6psYzI

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According to a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the detained man is a citizen of Guatemala.

The agency confirmed that the individual is currently in ICE custody, according to Univision.

So far, the information provided by DHS is limited to the detainee’s nationality and his immigration status following the arrest.

He faces a deportation process

According to the Department of Homeland Security spokesperson, the Guatemalan citizen is facing deportation proceedings.

Authorities stated that he remains in ICE custody while that process moves forward.

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The operation took place outside a residence in Trenton, where people nearby recorded the moment of the arrest.

The footage shows the intervention of several federal agents before the man was ultimately taken into custody.

For now, federal authorities have not provided additional information about the case beyond confirming the detainee’s nationality, his continued custody under immigration authorities, and the deportation process he faces.

What comes next: The Guatemalan citizen will remain in ICE custody while his immigration process continues.