Influencer Tatiana Martínez arrested by ICE during livestream in Los Angeles
Influencer Tatiana Martínez collapsed during her ICE arrest in Los Angeles, sparking outrage among her followers.
On August 15, 2025, social media influencer Tatiana Martínez was taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Los Angeles, California, in an incident that unfolded live on camera and has since spread widely across social media platforms.
Martínez, who has built an audience of over 30,000 followers on TikTok, is known for creating content that warns residents and activists about ICE operations and highlights allegations of abuse during immigration raids. Her livestream that day quickly turned chaotic when agents pulled her from her Tesla as she repeatedly told them she would not resist arrest.
Witnesses reported that despite her statements, officers forced her to the ground. The emotional stress of the confrontation led Martínez to faint, after which an ambulance arrived to transport her to a medical facility. She was later transferred to a detention center, though her exact location remains unclear.
Tatiana Martinez, a Tiktok influencer and illegal alien, was arrested in Los Angeles today by federal agents during a live stream. She resisted arrest and was pulled screaming from her Tesla, later taken by ambulance to a hospital before ending up in detention. Adios amigos! pic.twitter.com/DYFj5WcsKl
— Kim "Katie" USA (@KimKatieUSA) August 16, 2025
Videos recorded at the scene show bystanders expressing shock at the officers’ handling of the arrest. The footage also captured her car being towed away by a truck while she was taken to the hospital. Supporters have flooded her accounts with messages of solidarity, with many expressing concern over whether she faces deportation.
Comments such as, “We’re with you Tati” and “I hope you’re safe and back home soon” reflect the wave of anxiety her followers feel.
The incident has also sparked debate among fellow influencers who create similar immigration-related content. Several have voiced fears that Martínez’s arrest signals increasing pressure on those who speak out against ICE practices, potentially silencing voices within the immigrant rights community.
As of now, ICE has not released further details on her status, leaving her supporters waiting anxiously for updates.
