The Brief
- Viral video reposted by Austin city councilmember reportedly showed an ICE detainment in North Austin
- Jose “Chito” Vela reposted the video which appeared to show a child crying, and in the caption said that ICE had arrested his mother at the bus stop and left him crying
- ICE responded saying that agents stopped a vehicle, but released the woman inside after learning she was the sole caregiver for minor children
AUSTIN, Texas – The Department of Homeland Security is giving its own account of what happened after a viral video reportedly showed an ICE detainment in North Austin.
The video was put into the spotlight by Mayor Pro Tem Jose “Chito” Vela.
The backstory:…