US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents made headlines when footage surfaced of them using a hammer to smash a car window to detain Juan Francisco Mendez in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Mendez, a 29-year-old man on his way to a dental appointment, was stopped by the agents in a controversial manner. The incident, captured by his wife, Marilu Domingo Ortiz, portrays a tense moment as the ICE agents forcefully broke the car window using a long-handled hammer. The video of the incident quickly spread on social media, sparking debates and outrage over the actions of ICE agents and the treatment of individuals during immigration enforcement operations. Mendez’s case has drawn attention to the methods employed by ICE during such encounters and has reignited discussions about the agency’s practices and the need for reforms in immigration enforcement procedures. As the video continues to circulate and generate public interest, it serves as a reminder of the complexities and controversies surrounding immigration enforcement in the United States.