A U.S. citizen on her way to a medical appointment in Minneapolis was forcibly dragged out of her car and detained by immigration officers, according to a statement from the woman on Thursday. A video of her arrest has gone viral, amassing millions of views on social media.
Aliya Rahman reported that she was taken to a detention center where she was denied medical care and subsequently lost consciousness. The Department of Homeland Security characterized her as an agitator obstructing ICE agents in the area.
The video depicts Rahman at the Traumatic Brain Injury Center when she encountered federal agents. As agents shouted commands amid loud protests, a masked individual smashed her passenger window, while others cut her seatbelt and dragged her from the car. In distress, Rahman explained, “I’m disabled trying to go to the doctor,” but officers proceeded with the arrest.
In response, a DHS spokesperson claimed that Rahman was obstructing agents, leading to her arrest along with several others, classified as agitators.
The footage of Rahman’s arrest is part of a growing collection of videos showing confrontations between immigration officers and civilians, raising significant concern among observers. Recent days have witnessed a surge in incidents where federal agents use aggressive tactics during arrests, including breaking windows and forcibly detaining individuals.
Witnesses continue to report unsettling encounters with ICE agents, raising alarms about the pervasive presence of federal immigration enforcement in public spaces.
Rahman recounted her experience in detention, noting that she was disregarded as she pleaded for medical assistance. It wasn’t until she lost consciousness that she was finally transported to a hospital, where she confirmed injuries consistent with being assaulted.
Reflecting on her ordeal, Rahman emphasized the importance of the hospital staff in restoring her hope during a harrowing time, stating, They gave me hope when I thought I was going to die. The incident underscores the growing tension surrounding immigration policy enforcement and its implications on the community.
Aliya Rahman reported that she was taken to a detention center where she was denied medical care and subsequently lost consciousness. The Department of Homeland Security characterized her as an agitator obstructing ICE agents in the area.
The video depicts Rahman at the Traumatic Brain Injury Center when she encountered federal agents. As agents shouted commands amid loud protests, a masked individual smashed her passenger window, while others cut her seatbelt and dragged her from the car. In distress, Rahman explained, “I’m disabled trying to go to the doctor,” but officers proceeded with the arrest.
In response, a DHS spokesperson claimed that Rahman was obstructing agents, leading to her arrest along with several others, classified as agitators.
The footage of Rahman’s arrest is part of a growing collection of videos showing confrontations between immigration officers and civilians, raising significant concern among observers. Recent days have witnessed a surge in incidents where federal agents use aggressive tactics during arrests, including breaking windows and forcibly detaining individuals.
Witnesses continue to report unsettling encounters with ICE agents, raising alarms about the pervasive presence of federal immigration enforcement in public spaces.
Rahman recounted her experience in detention, noting that she was disregarded as she pleaded for medical assistance. It wasn’t until she lost consciousness that she was finally transported to a hospital, where she confirmed injuries consistent with being assaulted.
Reflecting on her ordeal, Rahman emphasized the importance of the hospital staff in restoring her hope during a harrowing time, stating, They gave me hope when I thought I was going to die. The incident underscores the growing tension surrounding immigration policy enforcement and its implications on the community.
