Over the Fourth of July weekend, chaos erupted outside an ICE facility that had already been the target of heated protests. But while demonstrators chanted and tensions grew, one ICE officer walked out — and did something that instantly turned the moment into a national symbol.
With a calm, steady hand, the officer raised the American flag high above the building — just feet away from furious demonstrators. Phones went up. Gasps were audible. For many, it was a bold act of patriotism in the face of intimidation.
The PHOTO has since gone viral, sparking debates about law enforcement, nationalism, and public protest.
Do you stand with the officer’s defiant move — or do you think it escalated an already dangerous situation?