An arrest by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Ontario, California, has sparked outrage after agents reportedly detained a migrant during an active surgical procedure inside a medical office.
According to witnesses, ICE officers entered the clinic while medical personnel were conducting a minor operation. Staff say they pleaded with agents to allow the procedure to finish for the patient’s safety, but their requests were denied.
The patient, whose name has not been released, was reportedly taken into custody before the surgery could be completed. The clinic later confirmed that the patient’s condition had stabilized following the interruption.
Local advocates have called the arrest “a blatant disregard for human life,” while ICE officials have not yet issued a formal statement on the incident.
The event has reignited debate over how far immigration enforcement can go — especially when medical care and patient safety are at risk.
