A video from Santa Barbara, California, shows attorney Doug Hayes in a heated physical confrontation with ICE agents during an active detention. The footage appears to capture the attorney engaging with officers before being forcibly restrained and pepper-sprayed.
Authorities have not yet released a full statement detailing potential charges. Legal experts note that assaulting a federal officer can carry serious felony consequences if prosecutors determine the conduct meets statutory thresholds.
As investigations continue, the incident raises questions about accountability, use of force, and the boundaries of lawful intervention.
