Anti-ICE demonstrators arrested during recent protests are alleging that police used excessive force, claiming that zip ties applied during their arrests were overly tight and caused bruises and discomfort.

Several of those detained have stated they intend to file lawsuits against the police department, accusing officers of police brutality. The protesters were arrested while attempting to block or interfere with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations involving undocumented immigrants.

Authorities have not yet issued a public response to the allegations.

The incidents have ignited heated discussions across social media, with opinions divided over the use of restraints during arrests and the broader debate surrounding immigration enforcement and protest tactics.

Legal experts note that claims of excessive force during arrests are not uncommon in high-tension protest situations, though successful lawsuits typically require substantial evidence of unreasonable conduct by law enforcement.

The protests come amid ongoing national controversy over ICE operations and immigration policy in the United States.