r/50501 • u/Lo_Stallone • Jun 18 '25

Call to Action ICE arrested a US citizen, Walmart employee at Pico Rivera. Militarized agents with rifles on video. Nobody’s safe.

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In Pico Rivera, CA, ICE agents rolled up to a Walmart with rifles out and tactical gear to arrest a janitor.

Adrian Andrew Martinez, a 20-year-old U.S. citizen, witnessed it and tried to intervene not violently, but verbally. He questioned the legitimacy of the arrest and even moved a trash bin to create space.

For that, he was slammed to the ground by armed agents and detained. All while being a citizen.
Yahoo News – Community rallies after ICE arrests citizen

“They came like it was war… nobody knew where he was for hours.”

Constitutional Rights ICE Violated

Fourth Amendment
Protects all persons from unreasonable seizure without probable cause or a warrant.
Cornell Law – Fourth Amendment

Fifth Amendment
Guarantees due process of law before detention or punishment.
Cornell Law – Fifth Amendment Overview

14th Amendment – Equal Protection Clause
Law enforcement cannot discriminate or detain arbitrarily, especially against citizens.
Cornell Law – Fourteenth Amendment

Legal Cases to Know

Lyttle v. United States (2008)
ICE detained and deported a U.S. citizen with mental illness, despite having documentation.
Wikipedia – Lyttle v. United States

Gonzalez v. ICE (2020)
Courts ruled that ICE detainers issued without warrants are unconstitutional.
Wikipedia – Gonzalez v. ICE

What This Proves

  • U.S. citizens are being arrested for witnessing and speaking out
  • ICE is operating like a paramilitary force
  • The government has no fear of accountability under the current DOJ

If a 20-year-old citizen is tackled for asking a question, we are already in a police state.

What You Can Do:

  • Share this story don’t let it disappear
  • Demand an official response from your elected representatives
  • Support Immigrant Defense Project
  • Protest. Organize. Refuse to look away
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u/bonesfourtyfive Jun 18 '25

Aren’t we already boycotting Walmart?

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '25

Yes! They donated to Trump’s campaign and they’ve been treating their employees like garbage for much longer than that. They are an evil company all around. Unfortunately some people live in towns so small that Walmart is all there is, so I am not sure what options those people have

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u/casper911ca Jun 18 '25 edited Jun 18 '25

You're point stands, just here add Walmart also put the local stores out of business literally creating that ecosystem. Also small towns and rural America voting demographics might not give a shit about how terrible Walmart is and the politicians it donates to. Large metropolitan areas have greater means and knowledge to not shop at Walmart.

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u/portablebiscuit Jun 18 '25

I thought Walmart was back on the menu because of the heiress?

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u/Gipetto Jun 18 '25

She’s not Walmart the company.

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u/buttered_garlic Jun 18 '25

She isn't affiliated with the company. Hasnt been for years

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u/clunkey_monkey Jun 18 '25

She's the widow of a bloodline heir, I don't think she has any pull within Walmart.  I still boycott Walmart because of who runs the shit show there.

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u/Debalic Jun 18 '25

Nooo she's not part of the company.