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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Bernadette B. Tixon

Masked ICE Agents Chase Woman to Her Home in New Orleans Suburb as Viral Video Sparks Kidnapping Fears

Federal agents wearing ICE vests chase a woman who is a US citizen, as she runs toward her home in Marrero, Louisiana, sparking widespread concern on social media about masked agents and potential impersonation by criminals. (Credit: Screenshot from TikTok)

Footage of masked federal agents chasing a woman through the streets of Marrero, Louisiana, has gone viral on TikTok, sparking widespread public concern. Thousands of viewers have questioned whether the enforcement tactics could create opportunities for criminals, such as kidnappers and human traffickers, to impersonate ICE agents.

The video, which has been verified, shows agents pursuing Jacelyn, a 22-year-old mother and US citizen. The incident has focused intense scrutiny on the use of masks by federal officers during immigration operations and the potential for aggressive tactics to endanger American citizens.

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