“On August 15, ICE arrested Leidy Tatiana Mafla-Martinez, a criminal illegal alien from Colombia who was convicted for driving under the influence in Los Angeles.”
TikTok influencer Tatiana Martinez was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents while she was shooting a livestream from her car on Friday,
Video of the encounter went viral after taking place, where agents could be seen forcibly removing Martinez from her car. Martinez was known for alerting protesters when ICE operations were underway in California.
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View on XHer TikTok account, @tatianamartinez_02, which boasts over 30,000 followers, was centered around helping protesters "disrupt, harass and disrespect ICE and law enforcement officers in California," according to independent journalist Hernando Arce, who posted the videos to X.
A statement from Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin to The Post Millennial confirmed, "On August 15, ICE arrested Leidy Tatiana Mafla-Martinez, a criminal illegal alien from Colombia who was convicted for driving under the influence in Los Angeles. This criminal illegal alien entered the country in 2022 and was RELEASED by the Biden administration. During her arrest, Martinez claimed to experience shortness of breath. She was given proper medical treatment and will be held in ICE custody pending removal proceedings."
Martinez would need to be transported and given medical attention prior to her detention.
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View on X"During the arrest, an individual unlawfully towed a government police vehicle. He mocked and videotaped ICE officers chasing after him. Secretary Noem has been clear: Anyone who seeks to impede law enforcement will be found and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”
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