ICE Agents Break Arm of US Citizen During Long Beach Detention
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Federal immigration agents broke the arm of Ricardo Gonzalez, a US citizen, during a confrontation with protesters in Long Beach. Video shows Gonzalez handcuffed and face down, ICE officers kneeling on his back. He was tased twice, pinned to the ground, and taken to a hospital for serious injuries. Long Beach mayor Rex Richardson said Gonzalez had called emergency responders. Congressman Robert Garcia condemned the attack and called for the abolition of ICE.
Timeline
- 2003 — Department of Homeland Security established, creating ICE
- 2023 — ICE involved in increased enforcement actions under Trump administration
- On October 10 2024 ICE agent ran over man, breaking leg in Texas incident.
- On October 12 2024 ICE agents detained Gonzalez in Long Beach, breaking his arm.