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California Democrats blasted federal immigration authorities after a viral video showed officers arresting two people, including a crying woman, at San Francisco International Airport.
The video shows the woman — who the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said is an illegal alien — wailing and dropping to the ground as she is being arrested by two plainclothes agents on Sunday while her daughter cries in the background.
California Democrats argued the video showed excessive force and would instill fear in immigrant communities, while calling for answers from federal authorities.
Rep. Doris Matsui, D-Calif., said the woman seen in the video was a “Sacramento mother” and said she was demanding answers.
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are seen in tactical gear in an undated file photo (left), while San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie speaks at an event (right). California Democrats criticized ICE following a viral airport arrest, while Lurie called the incident “upsetting” and said it appeared to be isolated. (John Moore/Getty Images; Christina House/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
“I am deeply angered by the video released of a Sacramento mother being forcibly detained by ICE in front of her young daughter at San Francisco International Airport this weekend,” she wrote.
“This is our neighbor and a member of our community. This video showcases the cruelty we have come to expect from Trump’s ICE agents, but also the lasting trauma that will be inflicted on those who are forced to witness their disproportionate and deadly recklessness. I am demanding answers as to why ICE treated this Sacramentan so violently in front of her daughter.”
DHS said two people from a family unit were arrested, saying the family had outstanding removal orders and was in the U.S. illegally.
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