Controversy Erupts After US Border Patrol Allegedly Pepper Sprays One-Year-Old During Immigration Operation

Nov 10, 2025 06:07 pm CST

A controversial incident has unfolded in Cicero, Illinois, where US Border Patrol agents allegedly pepper-sprayed Rafael Veraza and his one-year-old daughter Arianna during an immigration enforcement operation. While viral video appears to show the incident, the Department of Homeland Security has issued denials, claiming agents were attacked during Operation Midway Blitz. The incident occurs amid heightened immigration enforcement actions following Trump administration policies.