Rafael V.: 1-year-old girl and father allegedly pepper-sprayed by ICE near Chicago
Rafael Veraza and his 1-year-old daughter were allegedly pepper-sprayed by ICE agents while grocery shopping near Chicago. The family held a news conference; DHS disputes the allegation.
Nov 11, 2025Chicago, IL
Rafael Veraza and his 1-year-old daughter were allegedly pepper-sprayed by ICE agents in a Chicago suburb while the family was going grocery shopping. The incident occurred last week, and the family held a news conference to discuss the alleged use of force. The Department of Homeland Security has disputed the allegation.
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- Washington Post
- Suburban Chicago dad headed to store with toddler says they were pepper-sprayed by federal agents
Associated Press·Nov 10, 2025·archived copy
- Dad says he and his toddler were pepper sprayed by federal immigration agents
NBC News·Nov 10, 2025·archived copy
- MSN
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- 1-year-old pepper-sprayed by federal agent in Cicero: 'My daughter didn't have to go through this'
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- NP Telegraph
- Suburban Chicago dad and toddler headed to store says they were pepper-sprayed by federal agents
The Independent·Nov 10, 2025·archived copy
- Father claims his 1-year-old daughter was pepper sprayed by federal agents in Chicago
TURNTO10·Nov 11, 2025
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