ICE Officers Stalking Case: Two Women Found Guilty

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Filed March 16th, 2026

Detected March 16th, 2026

Summary

Two women were found guilty of felony stalking for following an ICE deportation officer home and livestreaming the pursuit on social media. The verdict sends a message that such criminal behavior will not be tolerated, with ICE reporting significant increases in threats and assaults against its personnel.

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What changed

A jury convicted Cynthia Raygoza and Ashleigh Brown of felony stalking for following an ICE deportation officer home from work and livestreaming the incident on social media. The conviction highlights the risks faced by law enforcement personnel, with ICE reporting substantial increases in death threats and assaults against its officers. This case underscores the agency's commitment to protecting its personnel and their families from intimidation and violence.

This verdict serves as a strong deterrent against similar acts of harassment and intimidation targeting federal employees. While peaceful protest is protected, political violence and unlawful intimidation will be prosecuted. Regulated entities and individuals should be aware that actions perceived as stalking or intimidation of government officials, especially when livestreamed, can lead to severe felony charges and convictions. The Department of Justice, through agencies like Homeland Security Investigations, is actively pursuing such cases to ensure the safety and security of its officers.

What to do next

Review internal policies regarding interactions with law enforcement personnel.
Educate staff on the legal ramifications of stalking and intimidation of government officials.

Penalties

Convicted of felony stalking, facing potential imprisonment and fines.

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March 16, 2026 Los Angeles, CA, United States Law Enforcement

California and Colorado women found guilty of stalking ICE officer

The women followed the officer home from work and livestreamed the pursuit on social media LOS ANGELES — A jury found two women — one from California and the other from Colorado — guilty March 2 of felony stalking for following an ICE deportation officer home and livestreaming their pursuit on social media.

Cynthia Raygoza, 38, of Riverside, and Ashleigh Brown, 38, of Aurora, Colorado, were each convicted of one count of stalking.

“Stalking and intimidation of our personnel and their families crosses a line,” said ERO Los Angeles acting Field Office Director Andre Quinones. “This verdict sends a clear message that such criminal behavior will not be tolerated. We remain committed to protecting our officers and ensuring their safety both on and off duty.”

Amid continued escalations in dangerous rhetoric from anti-ICE politicians and activists, ICE officers and agents currently face an 8,000% increase in death threats and a 1,421% increase in assaults.

“Justice has been served against two agitators who stalked a federal employee, livestreamed it on social media, and traumatized both the victim and his family,” said First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli. “Our Constitution protects peaceful protest — not political violence and unlawful intimidation.”

Homeland Security Investigations investigated this case.