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ICE Officer Relieved of Duties After Video Shows Shove at NYC Immigration Court

The move follows viral footage from 26 Federal Plaza, sharpening scrutiny of courthouse arrests under Trump’s expanded interior enforcement.

Overview

  • DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin called the conduct unacceptable and said the officer was relieved of current duties pending a full investigation.
  • Videos show agents detaining a man at 26 Federal Plaza as his wife, identified as Monica Moreta-Galarza of Ecuador, was shoved to the floor; she was briefly hospitalized and released.
  • New York officials including Comptroller Brad Lander and Rep. Dan Goldman condemned the incident, with referrals urging disciplinary measures and potential prosecution.
  • Crowds at ICE’s Broadview, Illinois, facility were dispersed with pepper balls and other tactics as protesters tried to block access during ongoing enforcement operations.
  • District of Columbia residents filed a class-action lawsuit alleging indiscriminate, warrantless immigration arrests targeting people perceived as Latino, as ICE guidance states judicial warrants are not required for arrests.