Women convicted of pursuing ICE agent in LA

Cynthia Raygoza and Ashleigh Brown found guilty of stalking federal officer

Published on Mar. 3, 2026

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Two women, Cynthia Raygoza of Riverside and Ashleigh Brown of Aurora, Colorado, have been convicted by a jury of stalking a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deportation officer. Evidence showed the defendants followed the agent's vehicle from a federal building in downtown Los Angeles to his home in Baldwin Park, and used social media to broadcast their actions.

Why it matters

This case highlights the growing tensions around immigration enforcement and the risks faced by federal agents, as well as the legal boundaries around political protest and harassment. The convictions underscore that while peaceful demonstrations are protected, unlawful intimidation and endangerment of officials and their families crosses the line.

The details

Prosecutors said Raygoza and Brown followed the ICE agent's vehicle from a federal building in downtown LA to his home in Baldwin Park on August 28, 2025. Upon arriving at the agent's residence, the defendants shouted to bystanders that their "neighbor is ICE," "la migra lives here," and "ICE lives on your street and you should know." The defendants also used Instagram accounts, including one titled "ice_out_ofla," to stream their actions.

  • On August 28, 2025, Raygoza and Brown followed the ICE agent's vehicle from a federal building in downtown LA to his home in Baldwin Park.

The players

Cynthia Raygoza

A 38-year-old woman from Riverside, California who was convicted of stalking an ICE agent.

Ashleigh Brown

A 38-year-old woman from Aurora, Colorado who was convicted of stalking an ICE agent.

Sandra Samane

A woman from Panorama City, California who was acquitted of all charges related to the stalking incident.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

The federal law enforcement agency responsible for enforcing immigration laws in the United States.

Bill Essayli

The First Assistant U.S. Attorney who posted about the convictions on Facebook, stating that "Peaceful protests are protected by the Constitution, political violence and unlawful intimidation are not."

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What they’re saying

“We thank the jury for bringing justice to these agitators who violated the law and endangered the safety of this federal officer and his family.”

— Bill Essayli, First Assistant U.S. Attorney (Facebook)

What’s next

The two convicted women, Cynthia Raygoza and Ashleigh Brown, are scheduled to be sentenced on June 8.

The takeaway

This case underscores the delicate balance between the right to political protest and the need to ensure the safety and security of federal officials and their families. While peaceful demonstrations are protected, the law will not tolerate unlawful harassment and intimidation tactics that endanger others.