A group has filed a complaint with the United Nations alleging aggressive tactics by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during the Trump administration, including an incident were agents pointed guns at a disabled teenager mistakenly identified as a gang member. The complaint details what advocates call a pattern of abuse and seeks international scrutiny of ICE’s practices.
The allegations, brought forward by the firm Carrillo Law, center on a case in California where ICE agents detained a young man while searching for an individual allegedly connected to the MS-13 gang. The complaint asserts the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) falsely claimed the detained teenager was a relative of the actual suspect to justify the detention, a claim Carrillo Law disputes, stating the two are not even related. This case is part of a broader effort to highlight what advocates describe as systemic abuses under the Trump administration and to seek accountability for ICE’s actions.According to the complaint, agents initially pointed firearms at the young man as his mother attempted to explain the error. Carrillo Law is seeking over $1 million in compensation for the family, alleging unconstitutional conduct. The firm maintains DHS “falsely stated” the relationship between the teenager and the suspect after the arrest.The complaint to the UN argues these actions represent a disturbing trend of ICE overreach during the Trump years.Advocates say they are seeking international attention to pressure the U.S. government to reform its immigration enforcement policies and prevent future abuses. A related Univision News video features a woman choosing to “self-deport” to remain with her partner, who was detained by ICE, further illustrating the human impact of these policies.
