US Citizen Detained by ICE in Downtown LA Speaks Out
KTLA 5June 26, 20253 min635,733 views
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- 🇺🇸 A 32-year-old US citizen from South LA, Aundrea Velez, recounts being detained by ICE agents in downtown Los Angeles.
- 💥 Velez was dropped off for work near 9th and Spring Street when agents rushed her, forced her to the pavement, and handcuffed her.
- ⏱️ The entire encounter happened very quickly, leaving Velez terrified and fearing for her life.
ICE's Allegations and Velez's Defense
- 🗣️ Velez states she was told she was being arrested for interfering and resisting arrest.
- ❓ She believes she was unjustly targeted and did not understand what was happening.
- ⚖️ ICE previously stated that Velez assaulted an agent and tried to prevent them from arresting another individual.
Community Support and Release
- 👨👩👧👦 Velez was held for 24 hours, during which her family could not locate her.
- 🤝 With the help of her family, community advocates, and lawyers, she was released late Thursday.
- 🧐 Velez suspects ICE was targeting other Latino and Hispanic people around her during the raid.
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