U.S. citizen mother detained by ICE, thrown to ground in Massachusetts
A Chelsea, Massachusetts mother and U.S. citizen was detained, with her car windows shattered and her thrown to the ground. Her 18-year-old daughter, Ana Michelle Ramirez Sanan, testified before Congress about the encounter.
Sep 1, 2025Chelsea, MA

A Chelsea, Massachusetts mother who is a U.S. citizen was detained by ICE in September 2025. Her 18-year-old daughter, Ana Michelle Ramirez Sanan, testified before a Senate committee about the encounter, describing finding their car with shattered windows and her mother being thrown to the ground during the incident.
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