INSIDE brutal ICE arrests: 'They're wearing masks, they're breaking windows'

Immigration Enforcement Tactics - ProPublica's reporting reveals a significant increase in ICE agents breaking vehicle windows, with nearly 50 documented instances, compared to only eight in the previous decade, indicating a broader escalation of violence during arrests [1] - ICE agents are reportedly using tactics such as breaking windows and forcibly removing individuals from vehicles, even when the individuals are not resisting and may have no significant criminal record [7][8][13] - There are reports of ICE agents using force in front of children and pregnant spouses, raising concerns about the appropriateness of the tactics employed [7][8][13] Government Response and Justification - The White House defends ICE's actions, stating that agents are "heroically getting these violent illegal aliens off American streets with the utmost professionalism" [5] - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) claimed that a woman arrested after her car window was smashed was an affiliate of the violent gang MS-13, but reporters could not find evidence to support this claim [14][15] - ICE and the administration maintain that the use of force falls within the bounds of what is reasonable [8] Concerns and Criticisms - Use of force experts and former ICE insiders say that the tactic of smashing windows was rarely used during previous administrations, suggesting a change in approach [2] - There are concerns that ICE officers are not being punished or questioned for their use of force, and may even be celebrated or promoted [10][11] - The ACLU argues that ICE is trying to inflate their numbers by targeting individuals who are not serious criminals or gang members [16][17]