

Taken by ICE
13 snips Sep 6, 2025
In this gripping discussion, producers Katie Mingle and Stephen Rascón, along with reporter Julia Lurie, detail the traumatic human stories behind Trump's mass deportations. They share a woman's desperate encounter with ICE, and the heart-wrenching separation of families due to aggressive immigration raids. Personal stories illuminate the emotional impact on communities, with tales of resilience amidst chaos, such as a Nigerian restaurant owner facing her brother's detention. The conversation delves into the chilling effects of policy and resistance from affected communities.
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Dramatic Home Depot Arrest Caught On Video
- A masked ICE agent wrestles a woman from a tree and shoves her into an unmarked SUV after catching her selling food outside Home Depot.
- The woman wore a red apron the whole time, underscoring raids reach everyday workers.
Brothers Flee Violence And Build A New Life
- Brothers Josue and Jose fled El Salvador with their mom after gang threats and built a life in Georgia starting at ages 10 and 11.
- They learned English, attended school, and began to feel American before deportation separated them from family.
Routine Check-In Turns Into Detention
- During a routine Manhattan ICE check-in, officers abruptly detained brothers Jose and Josue and put them in handcuffs while their mother waited outside.
- Both were taken to detention despite pursuing legal options and having no criminal records.