Fascist paramilitary crashed into a U.S. citizen on her way to work, then dragged her out and arrested her [10/10/2025, Chicago] (Article)
American here. Our mainstream news outlets barely covers these ICE raids. We're in a full blown dictatorship. Now even Reddit is perma banning anyone who suggests that the 2nd amendment was created for situations like this.
Nazi America working hard on bringing the fourth Reich into reality.
The line I've seen repeatedly is that White America is getting to see how African Americans and Latino migrants have been living since The War On Crime started.
Every day, we get to see another Rodney King or George Floyd. Wave after wave of police acting with utter impunity, doing unspeakable violence, while liberal leadership throws up it's hands or turns a blind eye.
FFS, this was in Chicago. Blatantly illegal, breaking a couple dozen state laws. The mayor, the governor, the CPD, the local prosecutors and sheriffs... where the fuck are they?
The mayor, the governor, the CPD, the local prosecutors and sheriffs… where the fuck are they?
All holed up in their offices and wishing like hell it'll be their turn to be able to do this sort of thing next.
It's honestly astounding, as somebody that lives on the left coast, how many arguments I've had with people up here about this.
I think that they know how BIPOC have been treated, and much like homelessness, they want to ignore it and pretend it can never happen to them. The lie that white privilege renders you unassailable, is going to get shattered. We'll see how many of them rise to the occasion and how many bend the knee.
That already happened. Stop pretending it’s in the future.
What the actual fuck are they doing? They caused that accident. I hope this woman sues the living shit out of them.
When this is all over, these fascist goons will face justice for their actions. There are accounts of every single action, and the next United States Justice Department will not handle it lightly.
We fucked up by not finishing off the Confederacy in Reconstruction, but in the wise words of the honorable George W. Bush: “There's an old saying in Tennessee — I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee — that says, fool me once, shame on — shame on you. Fool me twi— you can't get fooled again.”
When this is all over, these fascist goons will face justice for their actions
I wish I shared your optimism of the future..
Didn't most Nazis also get off scot free or even get jobs in science or the government? Only 12 high profile ones didn't. Of the 100,000 arrested for US trials, 2500 were identified ad "major war criminals". 142 were convicted of a crime.
Not to mention US constant blocking of the prosecution of war criminals both within and outside.
Probably >99% of fascist goons will get off with zero consequences.
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If I were this optimistic, I'd be the happiest motherfucker on earth.
Unless we show up and start fucking these people up, we're just going to be commenting on these videos until that's illegal and we get scared of that too.
Funny that you think the brownshirts will face any consequences. You mention Bush ironically, but he's the living example: a war criminal who never faced any consequences from his actions.
I was wondering about this.
Suppose there was a fair election in 2 years (I know, I know) and suppose the dems won... would they dismantle ICE and prosecute these scum?
Americans can not sue federal "agents" according to US legal precedent and current interpretations of Section 1983
Looks like vehicular assault to me. Not an accident.
crash. it's called a crash. there was nothing accidental about it.
Im not so sure they would be found "at fault" by an insurer if im honest.
The damage appears to be on the front of her car, but on the side of theirs.
An insurer would likely find that while the van obviously shouldn't have cut across, the hatchback is at fault.
On the first day with any instructor they will tell you to drive to the conditions. That means that if ICE is present, and kidnapping people, drive slowly enough that you can stop if they cut over into your lane.
That kind of damage would only occur in two ways...either they sideswiped her while changing lanes (which is exactly what the video shows them doing)...or she drove into them at an angle (which is not what the video shows).
Whether or not it was intentional, they cut her off. All she did was drive straight, in her own lane.
@MacNCheezus@lemmy.today you have previously stated that “the majority of [people arrested by ICE] do have a criminal history”. Do you still stand by that statement?
@Letsdothisok@lemmy.world about a year ago, you claimed that comparing the current US dictatorship to the Nazi regime was a “ridiculous comparison”. Do you still stand by that, or do you finally see the parallels?
I am so here for this!
@dbtng@eviltoast.org you previously asserted that the current regime is not fascist. Do you still stand by that statement?
I think I probably tangled with you for some other reason, so I wound up on your shit list, and now you think you know me?
Or you didn't understand me. That's pretty common. You seem pretty driven by some ideological virus or another. That frequently leads to confusion. Moron.
I make jokes about bannnannnas and cat pics. You've got the wrong guy.
But I'm glad to know that I'm in your thoughts.
Where are you even finding conservatives on Lemmy? All I see are center-right who were defending Biden funding ICE until November.
What a couple of clowns.
The aggression is insane. Not even talking at the car.
The regular police would have a conversation and at least an argument before raising guns, and it would be a last resort of dragging someone out the car to the ground.
@DonutsRMeh@lemmy.world you have previously defended ICE as just arresting the illegals. How do you explain this?
You beautiful bastard. Keep up the good work.
@DonutsRMeh@lemmy.world I know you saw this. How do you explain ICE clearly assaulting people who aren’t immigrants?
my man
The Department of Homeland Security later released a statement claiming that Figueroa was at fault, saying “she crashed into an unmarked government vehicle and violently resisted arrest, injuring two officers.”
Figueroa was released the same day a few hours later without charges.
Get this evidence in front of Judge Ellis and start them contempt hearings.
They weren’t even looking for her? They just smashed into a random car then kidnapped the driver?
Yep
@Rekorse@lemmy.dbzer0.com you have previously stated that ICE agents are “just like you and I” and that they will “actually save the country”. Do you still stand by that statement?
Rekorse sounds like a cunt, if he's like ICE agents !
@OceanSoap@lemmy.ml you have previously stated that it is completely OK for ICE agents to hide their identities. Do you still stand by that statement?
Big props to you and your excellent work here!
are you "there yet" America?
We are definitely something again.
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Ya gotta love the one coward that downvoted this and doesn’t have the balls to show themselves in an explanation why.
Just like ICE, they’re spineless.
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"The Department of Homeland Security released a statement claiming that Figueroa was at fault, saying “she crashed into an unmarked government vehicle and violently resisted arrest, injuring two officers."
Remember, when a car suddenly cuts into your lane and hits your car, then several masked men pointing guns and wearing camouflage pour out, and then they violently drag you out of the car on to the floor and pin you down. Your duty is to say "Thank you for your service, please tread on me."
If you don't, the terrorists win.
injuring two officers
No joke. That kick at 1:01 launched that nazi with such force it blew his face mask right off his nose, as he realized making eye contact with the camera three seconds later. I'm surprised he survived to see another day.
I think I have noticed a lot of the SS Nazi thugs are rolling up in Jeep Waggoneers. Is this a thing?
Well done, Americans to let this Fascist become president and turn your country into an active warzone for anyone not fitting the white meter.
Ninety one million people couldn’t be bothered to stand in the way of fascism- and close to four million chose to toss away their vote in favor of protesting status-quo- while simultaneously complaining here about all the non-status quo shit trump is doing.
America is fucked as a result of ignorance, not fascism.
Dear DHS,
These are just cowards with guns. Do better. Become an agency with dignity, honor, and basic human decency.
With all the respect you deserve,
\
An ex-DOD civilian
Ex-DOW civilian
It was the DOD long after I left, so however you want to interpret that. :)
If you see this and can say that any part of this video is ok…. You can go fuck yourself.
I like the part of the video where multiple concerned members of the community are yelling at the fascists while recording.
The part I think is ok are the people you see recording the videos. I see at least 2 in this video, plus the perspective we're watching from makes 3.
We need to all publically record, and distribute every time this happens. We need the knowledge that IT IS ALREADY HAPPENING to be undeniable. I know people who think ICE would never do anything wrong. I think everyone here, and everyone who records this knows that ICE is just modern day american S.S.
I'm truely ashamed to be an american right now. But if I ever see this happening? I'm INSTANTLY recording. And I'll post it EVERYWHERE.
that makes me feel really unsafe for myself and every US citizen if that can happen under a mask and a gun. i see proud boy nazis rounding up everyday colored citizens.
I feel you, I left the US shortly after Trump was elected. I'm happy being in Europe until he's gone but my heart goes out to everyone who doesn't have that luxury.
GIVE THE NAZIS A REASON TO FEAR
DEFEND YOUR DEMOCRACY!!!
I hope these traitors are found and stuffed into 55gal drums of acid.
I don't even think these fucks are at all redeemable now.
We could always team up and do it ourselves?
no, bcs you're all pussies that talk always the talk but never walk the walk.
An embarrassing display of weak cowards for the world to enjoy.
And boy, do I enjoy!
This should be actionable.
Seems like it’s not, though. Seems like fascism is just routine now in the US.
Americans can not sue federal "agents" according to US legal precedent and current interpretations of Section 1983
Fuck these cowardly pricks. 🖕FUCK ICE🖕
With a cactus dildo
On the end of an air chisel.
Death awaits them all when the fascist regime inevitably collapses.
Is there any place videos like this, and incidents like this are being archive for future legal follow up that anyone is aware of?
Not sure. I'm putting everything on my Mastodon for now till I find a good place to put them.
Although I'm missing things for sure.
You're doing the lords work.
Great collection. I'll keep my eye out for a repository these are being collected. At this rate, I hope the videos will be held in a neutral jurisdiction.
Since when does news get geo-blocked? The article linked and the entire website give me a "This content is not available in your region". Is this expected from Chicago Tribune?
It's blocked in the EU, most likely because they don't want to comply with GDPR.
This type of thing is expected in a fascist country. It’s like saying a fish swims when placed in water.
Elect people who make it their platform to resist this. Sweep aside any feckless moderate who doesn't make it a central plank of their platform.
As tragic and horrible as this is, those guys look like 12 years olds playing cops and robbers. Their body language screams amateur.
I hope life fucks them hard and fast in the ass. Evil pricks.
It takes 4 full grown man-children (in full military surplus kit) with 6 guns between them to kidnap one ~130lb woman. And at a snails pace too. They have to realize how fucking stupid they look...
Exactly. No tactics or discipline. They look like they have no training. Muzzle sweeps, high tension and adrenaline.
Do you think the discipline and training will improve in time?
I mean its possible to be disciplined, well trained asshole surely.
I was thinking that too. The way the guy stands in front of the car with his legs spread wide like that, clearly an imitation of something he's seen in movies or video games before. Fascinating how even these realities are now just reflections of our media
Greasetapo
Who is the person in black, with a mask, and vest, getting the close up photos / video at about 1:20?
Another hardened criminal I see ! /s
She used stamps to buy snacks, it's unforgivable. /s
Why is ICE using expensive Jeep Wagoneers to crash into people?
Why are these "agents" walking out of their car with their guns drawn?
Well it’s a Stelantis product, so the MSRP might look expensive, but they’ll give you 20k off if you just say “maybe I’ll look elsewhere.”
Also, given its reliability… putting it down in an accident so quickly is for the best.
Also fuck these SS soldiers.
Fascists should all see what Piazzale Loreto looks like upside down
Luis Carrero Blanco, the first Spanish Astronaut.
Absolutely disgraceful. The regime's FA period is coming to and end, and the FO is quickly approaching.
Actually i feel more like the American populace FA period has come to an and and the FO period has arrived.
This video demonstrates my point.
These fucking pieces of shit are a disgrace. Name and shame and make their lives unlivable.
Cut their tires!
Not trying to be hyperbolic here but at what point is lethal self-defense acceptable?
How many armed thugs do you think this chick could've taken out?
Acceptable by the state of public opinion or by the state invading our cities and taking our rights away?
Let me clarify. At what point would The People defend such action rather than shun it
haha stupid shithole
At 1:05, am I seeing this right? Does the one on the right tickle her foot for a second? It's a blink and you'll miss it moment, but, what part of their training says to pin women down and tickle their feet? What part of border patrol handbook says that???
If they get sued they will claim it was a proper pit maneuver 🙄
Don't help just film
The filming helps. The fuck would you do if you were there, Rambo?
Dude, the pigs are carrying military weapons, the person who filmed is very brave just for standing there at all, even more filming. I sure wouldn't. At any moment that tiny nazi brain decides to start firing and it's the end of our hero.
These are federal agents, immune from any and all consequences by our deeply corrupt government. Recording their incredibly illegal deeds is about the best you can do at this point.
So. When they ram your car and jump out with guns. Without ID’ing themselves. Is running them over in self defense allowed?
Legally or morally?
Legally. Already know the answer to the other one.