Australian tackled, handcuffed by ICE officers in Las Vegas
An Australian man was detained by plainclothes ICE agents at a Las Vegas airport, leading to a public confrontation and viral video. The agents eventually released the man without arrest to de-escalate the situation, though he was later taken into custody in Los Angeles.
Why it matters
The incident raises questions about law enforcement tactics, the visibility of immigration agents, and the rights of foreign nationals in the US.
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Share A A A An Australian man was left partially handcuffed on the ground by two Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents after they attempted to arrest him in a Las Vegas airport.
A video of the incident posted on social media showed the man, in a light blue shirt, screaming “I don’t know what they’re doing” while one of the officers pinned his arm behind his back. One of his shoes had fallen off and his suitcase had been left to the side.
The two plainclothes ICE agents – a man and a woman – were both wearing hooded sweatshirts, with the woman also sporting a mask.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said it is making “urgent enquiries” following reports of the arrest.
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