A viral video circulating on social media shows an Uber driver confronting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents who allegedly stopped and questioned him while he was working, sparking debate over federal immigration enforcement tactics and workers’ rights.
The short clip — viewed millions of times across platforms — appears to capture the tense exchange as the rideshare driver, still in uniform and on the job, pushes back verbally against the agents’ questions and accusations. In several online uploads, the driver is heard challenging the agents over their approach while nearby passengers film the altercation unfolding in real time.
While the authenticity and full context of the encounter remain difficult to verify independently, multiple users have shared similar clips showing federal immigration agents stopping rideshare drivers at waiting lines and checkpoints, leading to allegations of profiling and harassment. In one related video from Minneapolis, local drivers accused agents of targeting workers rather than focusing on criminal suspects amid heightened enforcement operations.
The incident comes as Immigration and Customs Enforcement continues to face scrutiny for other controversial actions nationwide, including a widely reported case in Minneapolis where an ICE agent shot and killed a woman during an enforcement encounter — an event that has already prompted protests and investigations.
Advocates for immigrants’ rights and rideshare drivers have used the video as an example of broader concerns about how federal agencies interact with everyday workers, particularly in areas where immigration enforcement has been stepped up. Critics argue that officers should focus on clear criminal leads rather than detaining or intimidating individuals simply engaged in their jobs, while government representatives maintain that enforcement priorities include both public safety and immigration laws.
Officials from ICE and the Department of Homeland Security did not immediately respond to requests for comment on this specific incident, and local authorities have not confirmed details about the driver’s identity or any subsequent actions taken.
Note: This report is based on publicly shared video footage and related social posts; some details may be unverified.
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