ICE and Georgia State Patrol Joint Operation: Two Detained in DeKalb County

ICE and State Patrol Joint Operation in DeKalb County, Georgia DeKalb County, Georgia—On June 5, 2025, a journalist captured a video documenting a joint operation between Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and the Georgia State Patrol. The video shows ICE agents detaining two individuals. The journalist, Mario Guevara, also recorded the license plate number of a truck belonging to one of the detainees. The license plate number is SDI10527. Mr. Guevara stated in the video, "ICE sigue trabajando de la mano con Georgia State Patrol. Se llevaron dos personas." (ICE continues working hand-in-hand with Georgia State Patrol. They took two people.) The incident raises concerns about the ongoing collaboration between federal immigration authorities and local law enforcement. This collaboration has been a subject of debate, with some raising concerns about potential due process violations and the impact on immigrant communities. Mr. Guevara's video provides a visual record of this collaboration in action. While the video doesn't capture the full context of the detentions, it highlights the need for transparency and accountability in immigration enforcement. The incident underscores the ongoing complexities of immigration enforcement in the United States. Further investigation is needed to determine the full circumstances of the detentions and whether proper procedures were followed. The DeKalb County Sheriff's office has been contacted for comment. The release of this video by Mr. Guevara serves as a reminder of the importance of citizen journalism in holding authorities accountable.