Chicago ICE Agent Tackles Man Inside Walgreens as Family Screams ‘He’s a Citizen!’ in Viral Video
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — A shocking video captured inside a Walgreens store on Chicago’s North Side has sparked public outrage after an ICE agent chased and tackled a man in front of his family, as bystanders screamed that the victim was a U.S. citizen.
The footage, first posted to Reddit by user @durvedya, shows several Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents storming through the store aisles in pursuit of a man. As they close in, a woman can be heard yelling, “Get out!” before rushing outside — where the scene takes a violent turn.
ICE Agents Accused of Using Excessive Force Inside Walgreens
The video shows one ICE officer tackling a man to the ground near the store entrance while his family frantically pleads for him to be released.
“He’s a citizen! That’s my brother-in-law!” the woman shouts repeatedly.
The agent refuses to release his hold, reportedly responding:
“You don’t know what’s going on, so get the [expletive] back!”
Moments later, another ICE officer forces the woman and others away from the scene while nearby drivers honk their horns in protest. The clip ends abruptly as tensions escalate outside the store.
They are now going into private businesses in Chicago and chasing Americans down
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Public Reaction: ‘Nowhere Is Safe’
The viral clip quickly circulated across social media, with Chicago residents expressing anger and disbelief over the agents’ aggressive actions in a public business.
“The KKK wore hoods too,” one Reddit user wrote, drawing comparisons to historic acts of racial violence.
Another viewer added:
“It’s strange there aren’t videos of these fascists being held accountable yet — almost like they’re not targeting dangerous people.”
Others warned that history appeared to be repeating itself, referencing authoritarian tactics used by oppressive regimes.
“Pol Pot, Stalin, Hitler — all started with this kind of state terror,” one commenter said. “I hope it doesn’t happen again.”
Calls for Action Grow as Protests Planned in Response
In the aftermath, community activists and immigration advocates have condemned the officers’ behavior, calling for a full federal investigation into what they describe as an unlawful arrest and civil rights violation.
A Reddit commenter shared details for the upcoming “No Kings” national protest — scheduled for Saturday, October 18 — urging residents to stand against government overreach.
“Everyone who feels enraged by this travesty of justice and human decency, please attend the protest,” the post reads.
The No Kings movement, which has gained traction online, calls for accountability in law enforcement and the protection of immigrants’ constitutional rights amid an ongoing wave of controversial ICE raids in Chicago and surrounding suburbs.
As ICE activity continues to rise in Illinois, civil rights groups are demanding transparency and oversight, warning that unchecked enforcement threatens both immigrant and citizen communities alike.
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