ICE ABDUCTS MMA Black Belt, Lies That He’s Armed Terrorist!
May 19, 2026
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as posted by the channelStatus Coup producer Michelle Dao speaks with Mixed Martial Arts coach Elias Cepeda at Foundation Chicago, who was assaulted and detained by ICE agents for standing outside the Broadview Detention Center on September 26th, 2025. Months after his detention and the unlawful confiscation of his legally owned firearm, Cepeda shares the story of his experience with federal agents, and how he continues his work in defending his community and protecting his neighbors.
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