A U.S. citizen, Aliya Rahman, was on her way to a medical appointment in Minneapolis when federal immigration agents forcibly dragged her from her car during a controversial operation. A widely circulated video shows the agents shouting commands, breaking her passenger-side window, and pulling her out through the driver's side while chaos unfolds around them.
Rahman's detention has sparked outrage online, attracting millions of views and strengthening concerns over an intensifying immigration crackdown happening in Minneapolis. The Department of Homeland Security labeled Rahman an agitator who obstructed ICE operations, but she argues she was merely trying to reach medical care due to her disabilities.
Witnesses report that the recent uptick in ICE activity has led to several alarming incidents, including multiple detentions in public spaces and aggressive tactics employed by agents. One video depicts heavily armed agents breaking into a home with a battering ram, while other recordings show brutal confrontations between ICE officials and civilians.
Rahman states that after her arrest, she repeatedly requested medical help but was denied until she lost consciousness in her cell. She later received care for injuries consistent with assault and expressed gratitude toward the healthcare staff who treated her. 'They gave me hope when I thought I was going to die,' she said.
