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US: ICE Agents Arrest 5-Year-Old Boy – Handcuffs for Three More Students

Published January 22, 2026, 14:15
US: ICE Agents Arrest 5-Year-Old Boy – Handcuffs for Three More Students

ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agents have arrested a 5-year-old boy and his father in Minnesota while they were returning from kindergarten. The arrest has sparked outrage, being considered excessive and unjust. According to testimonies, the agents asked the child to knock on his home door to see if other immigrants were hiding inside. In total, at least four students have been arrested by ICE in the area this month, intensifying protests against the policy of mass deportations. The Columbia Heights Public Schools district condemned the arrest of the 5-year-old, emphasizing that he cannot be considered a criminal. The DHS (Department of Homeland Security) stated that they were not targeting the child and that ICE policy is to ask parents if they wish to be deported with their children. This case comes at a time of tension and criticism towards the government for its immigration policy.