ICE Officer Reinstated After Court‑Shove; Analysis Shows 460 NYC Courtroom Arrests

📌 Key Facts

On Sept. 25, 2025, video showed an ICE officer pushing a woman to the ground outside the New York immigration court; DHS relieved the officer of duties and placed him on administrative leave.
DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin called the conduct unacceptable and said the agency is conducting a full investigation.
CBS later reported the ICE officer who had been placed on leave was reinstated.
CBS published video, in a report filed by Camilo Montoya‑Galvez, showing two separate recent incidents (within the last week): ICE officers shoving a woman and shoving journalists.
The Sept. 25 shove is part of a pattern of increased ICE enforcement activity inside immigration courthouses in recent months and echoes an August encounter in which an agent confronted a court observer.
Analysis by Joseph Gunther estimates 460 ICE arrests in New York City through July likely occurred in or around immigration courts.
Gunther’s nationwide estimate is nearly 2,400 ICE arrests likely made in or around immigration courts, derived by cross‑referencing Deportation Data Project arrest logs with EOIR hearing records.

Many X users express frustration over the quick reinstatement of the ICE officer, arguing it undermines accountability and encourages further misconduct, a sentiment echoed in posts questioning why the officer wasn't fired or charged despite initial DHS condemnation.
Advocates on X highlight the emotional toll on immigrant families, sharing stories of fear and trauma from courthouse arrests, which they say deters people from attending hearings and seeking justice.
Some X discussions focus on the pattern of ICE aggression towards journalists and observers, with users calling for press freedom protections in immigration courts to ensure transparency.
Users on X criticize the uptick in NYC courthouse arrests as targeted harassment in sanctuary cities, suggesting it's a political strategy to intimidate progressive areas, beyond just statistical analysis.
There's a popular perspective on X linking the incident to broader ICE reform needs, with calls for policy changes to prohibit courthouse arrests and promote humane enforcement, drawing from advocacy group posts.

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https://www.facebook.com/CBSNews/ October 08, 2025

New information:

ICE officer who was initially relieved after shoving a woman has been reinstated (per CBS reporting)
Joseph Gunther’s analysis estimates 460 ICE arrests in New York City through July likely occurred in immigration courts
Gunther’s nationwide estimate: nearly 2,400 ICE arrests likely made in or around immigration courts, derived by cross‑referencing Deportation Data Project arrest logs with EOIR hearing records

https://www.facebook.com/TakeoutPodcast/ October 01, 2025

New information:

CBS shows video of two separate recent incidents — one in which ICE officers shove a woman and a second in which officers shove journalists.
The report identifies the incidents as occurring within the last week and presents video as primary evidence.
CBS reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez filed the piece, consolidating both incidents into a single report.

NPR by Ximena Bustillo September 26, 2025

New information:

An ICE officer was relieved of duties and placed on administrative leave by DHS after video showed him pushing a woman to the ground outside the New York immigration court on Sept. 25, 2025.
DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin issued a statement calling the conduct unacceptable and said the agency is conducting a full investigation.
The incident follows increased ICE enforcement activity inside immigration courthouses in recent months and echoes an August encounter in which an agent confronted a court observer.