From The Boston Globe · · 1m 10s
ICE agents try to arrest father holding children in Providence
ICE agents attempt to detain father in Providence as children cling to him.
In brief
ICE agents attempt to detain father in Providence as children cling to him. ICE agents tried to arrest undocumented father Sebastian in Providence while he held his children, but released him after an hour. Originally reported by The Boston Globe.
ICE agents attempt arrest
ICE agents in Rhode Island tried to arrest a father while he held both young children in his arms.
Video shows interception
A bystander filmed agents grabbing the man's arms, wrists, and shoulders as he tried to hold children.
Children cling to father
The man held one child in each arm as they cried and clung to him.
Agents uncertain about children
Agents asked if they should keep the man or let him go while holding his children.
Father's identity
Sebastian, a 24-year-old from Guatemala, is undocumented but has been trying to adjust his status.
ICE statement
ICE said there was no arrest, no accident, and no detention of children.
ICE claims fake news
ICE called the characterization of officers attempting to detain Sebastian as fake news.
Children's reaction
The 3-year-old boy followed parents everywhere, afraid to let them go.
The takeaway
ICE agents tried to arrest undocumented father Sebastian in Providence while he held his children, but released him after an hour.
