Immigration Agents Use Banned Chokeholds

Immigration agents from United States — United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and United States — United States Border Patrol are reportedly using banned chokeholds, carotid restraints, and other dangerous tactics on civilians, including citizens, immigrants, and protesters, across the United States. These actions, which can restrict breathing and blood flow, have led to injuries, unconsciousness, and even death, as in the case of Killing of Renée Good. Despite a 2023 ban by the United States — United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on such tactics, ProPublica found over 40 cases in the past year. High-profile incidents include Arnoldo Bazan, a 16-year-old citizen, and Carlos Sebastian Zapata Rivera, who suffered seizures. The United States — White House and DHS officials, including Kristi Noem and Abigail Becker, have defended the agents' conduct, claiming they followed training. This has sparked outrage and led to legal and legislative efforts in states like United States — California, United States — Illinois, United States — Colorado, and United States — Minnesota to hold federal agents accountable, with the Trump administration challenging these state laws.