Two Charged for Stalking ICE Agent at Home, Livestreaming Incident

Cynthia Raygoza and Ashleigh Brown found guilty of following ICE deportation officer to his California residence and harassing him and his family

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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A federal jury in Los Angeles has found Cynthia Raygoza, 38, of Riverside, and Ashleigh Brown, 38, of Aurora, Colorado, guilty of stalking an unidentified Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent at his California home and livestreaming the incident on Instagram last year. The two women followed the ICE agent from his office to his residence, yelled at bystanders about his presence, and allegedly used racial slurs against the agent's wife, with the agent's children also witnessing the incident.

Why it matters

This case highlights the growing tensions between anti-ICE activists and federal immigration enforcement, with incidents of harassment, threats, and violence against ICE agents and their families on the rise across the country. The stalking of this ICE agent's home raises concerns about the safety and security of federal officers and their families.

The details

According to court documents, in August 2025, Raygoza and Brown followed the ICE agent from his office in Los Angeles to his home, livestreaming the incident on social media and providing directions to their followers. Once at the agent's residence, the two women got out of their vehicle wearing masks and began yelling to bystanders that the "neighbor is ICE" and that "ICE lives on your street." They also allegedly used racial slurs against the agent's wife.

  • In August 2025, Raygoza and Brown followed the ICE agent from his office to his home and livestreamed the incident.
  • On Friday, a federal jury in Los Angeles found Raygoza and Brown guilty of stalking the ICE agent.

The players

Cynthia Raygoza

A 38-year-old resident of Riverside, California who was found guilty of stalking an ICE agent.

Ashleigh Brown

A 38-year-old resident of Aurora, Colorado who was found guilty of stalking an ICE agent.

Bill Essayli

The U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California who announced the guilty verdict against Raygoza and Brown.

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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 for the Central District of California (X)

What’s next

Raygoza and Brown are scheduled to be sentenced on June 8. They each face up to five years in federal prison for their stalking conviction.

The takeaway

This case underscores the growing tensions between anti-ICE activists and federal immigration enforcement, with incidents of harassment, threats, and violence against ICE agents and their families becoming more common. The stalking of this ICE agent's home highlights the need for increased security and protection measures to ensure the safety of federal officers and their families.