A Minneapolis resident, who is wheelchair-bound and relies on a scooter for mobility, has come forward to describe her harrowing experience with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials.
Aliya Rahman's account, captured in a now-viral video, paints a disturbing picture of police-style intimidation and disregard for the rights of individuals with disabilities. According to Rahman, she was pulled out of her car by ICE agents after they claimed she had failed to produce her immigration documents on demand. The 43-year-old woman recounted being dragged from her vehicle, left helpless as she relied on her scooter to navigate.
Rahman's detention at an unknown location revealed the shocking lack of care and compassion for individuals with disabilities in ICE's custody. She described seeing fellow detainees struggling to cope without proper medical support or accommodations, highlighting a pressing need for reform within the agency.
Aliya Rahman's account, captured in a now-viral video, paints a disturbing picture of police-style intimidation and disregard for the rights of individuals with disabilities. According to Rahman, she was pulled out of her car by ICE agents after they claimed she had failed to produce her immigration documents on demand. The 43-year-old woman recounted being dragged from her vehicle, left helpless as she relied on her scooter to navigate.
Rahman's detention at an unknown location revealed the shocking lack of care and compassion for individuals with disabilities in ICE's custody. She described seeing fellow detainees struggling to cope without proper medical support or accommodations, highlighting a pressing need for reform within the agency.
. I mean, it's not like they're gonna be all empathetic and understanding towards someone who just happens to be in a wheelchair and can't exactly walk up to the table without assistance 
. It's all about playing it tough on immigration, even if it means breaking some poor soul's spirit 
. And what really gets me is that this lady was left helpless after being dragged out of her car 
. I bet she's got a bunch of bruises and maybe even some PTSD from the experience 
. It's just another example of how our 'justice' system fails to consider the nuances of human vulnerability 
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How can they treat someone like that?! They're just trying to do their job, but come on! It's not right to be dragged out of your car like an animal and left helpless because you have a disability. I mean, I've seen some bad cops in my day, but this is on another level. And what really gets me is that they're supposed to be taking care of people who are already vulnerable, and instead they're treating them like dirt. We need to do something about this ASAP! It's unacceptable that someone has to go through this just because they have a disability. ICE needs to get its act together and start treating everyone with dignity, regardless of their abilities. 
. And it gets even worse when you think about the poor conditions she saw at the detention center - no medical support or accommodations for people with disabilities? It's a nightmare come true 
. We need to do something about this, ICE needs to step up their game and treat people with respect and care, regardless of their situation 
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. This whole thing is giving me major PTSD vibes #ImmigrationReformNeeded ASAP! ICE needs to get their act together and prioritize people with disabilities over paperwork 
. We need more awareness about this issue and we need it now! #JusticeForAliya
u can just imagine how scary it must b 4 someone who relies on a scooter & needs accessiblity services 2 navigate the world let alone face ICE agents who r more worried about "following the rules" than makin sure ppl r treated w/ dignity & respect this lady Aliya Rahman is a total hero 4 speakin out against this kind of mistreatment & sheddin light on the need 4 change within the agency 
we need 2 make sure that everyone, regardless of abilitee level, is protected from police-style intimidation & receive the care & accomodations they deserve 
i feel so bad for aliya Rahman and all the others who have been through this 
. As someone who values accessibility and inclusivity, it's disheartening to see people with disabilities like Aliya being treated this way 
. It's time for ICE to take a closer look at their procedures and make some serious changes 
& she describes seein other detainees strugglin w/ no med support or accommodasions... that's just heartbreaking 
. I can imagine how scary and traumatic that must have been for her. The fact that she had to rely on her scooter to get around in the first place is already a huge challenge, and then to be treated like this by ICE officials? No thanks 
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. It's time for ICE to get its act together and provide better support for people with disabilities. Period 
Like, what kind of 'care' is that? 
And the fact that they didn't have proper medical support or accommodations for people with disabilities in their custody is just... wow 
. This just goes to show how broken our system is and how much more we need to do to protect the rights of vulnerable people like Aliya 
. We need real change, not just empty promises!