Long Island ICE Handcuffing US Citizen
- Elzon Lemus, 23, an electrician from Brentwood, N.Y., alleges he was unlawfully detained by U.S.Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Westbury.Despite being a U.S.
- Lemus was in a work van with a co-worker when ICE agents pulled them over.
- The ICE agent then opened the van door and told Lemus to stop recording. Lemus was removed from the vehicle, handcuffed, and detained for approximately 25 minutes while...
U.S. citizen Elzon Lemus was illegally detained by ICE agents in Westbury, N.Y., handcuffed and questioned despite providing no reason for the stop. the electrician’s civil rights attorney alleges racial profiling and a clear violation of his constitutional rights. Lemus,traumatized by the encounter,recounted how ICE agents refused to identify themselves after confirming his citizenship before simply leaving the scene. This incident underscores growing concerns about potential abuses of power during immigration enforcement. Attorney Fred Brewington is demanding a Department of justice examination. news Directory 3 will continue to follow this developing story closely. Discover what’s next as the investigation unfolds.
Electrician Claims Unlawful Detention by ICE Agents
Updated June 13, 2025
Elzon Lemus, 23, an electrician from Brentwood, N.Y., alleges he was unlawfully detained by U.S.Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Westbury.Despite being a U.S. citizen, Lemus said he was handcuffed and questioned during the incident, which he recorded on his phone.
Lemus was in a work van with a co-worker when ICE agents pulled them over. According to Lemus, an agent asked for identification, stating vaguely that Lemus resembled someone they were seeking.Lemus questioned the reason for the stop, but the agent escalated the situation, threatening further action if he did not produce identification.
The ICE agent then opened the van door and told Lemus to stop recording. Lemus was removed from the vehicle, handcuffed, and detained for approximately 25 minutes while agents searched him. After confirming his citizenship with his ID, the agents released him without clarification or apology, and refused to provide their names and badge numbers, Lemus said.
“Without saying anything, they just left,” Lemus said. “They were pretty upset because they couldn’t take us.”
Civil rights attorney Fred Brewington, representing Lemus, contends the stop violated constitutional protections and constitutes racial profiling.Brewington said there was no justifiable reason for the agents to demand identification.
“They can’t randomly, on a hunch, stop people,” Brewington said. “That’s contrary to the Constitution.”
Lemus said the encounter has left him fearful of future interactions with law enforcement.He felt his rights were violated during the incident.
“It felt like I lost all rights when they pulled me over,” Lemus said.
While no lawsuit has been filed, Lemus and Brewington are seeking a full investigation by the Department of Justice and are publicizing the incident to highlight potential abuses of power during immigration enforcement.
What’s next
Lemus and his attorney are awaiting a response from the Department of Justice regarding their request for an investigation into the incident. The case raises concerns about potential civil rights violations during immigration enforcement and the importance of upholding constitutional protections for all citizens.