ICE Agents Shatter Car Window, Arrest Asylum-Seeking Father in Front of Baby

Authorities left behind one-month-old child and mother who does not have a driver's license.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 7:31pm

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Maine arrested an asylum-seeker, Hassane Barry, and hauled him away, leaving behind his one-month-old baby and wife, Nene Barry, who does not have a driver's license. The agents shattered the car window after Nene Barry told them there was a baby in the vehicle.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the aggressive tactics used by ICE in detaining immigrants, even those seeking asylum, and the impact it can have on families. It raises concerns about the treatment of vulnerable populations, such as infants, during immigration enforcement actions.

The details

According to the report, Hassane Barry and his wife Nene were on their way home from an appointment to obtain a passport for their baby when their car was boxed in by four unmarked vehicles. Armed and masked federal agents arrested Hassane, despite Nene's pleas that there was a baby in the car. The agents shattered the driver's side window, spraying glass over the baby's car seat. Nene, who speaks little English and does not have a driver's license, was left alone with the infant after her husband was taken into custody.

  • The incident occurred on January 21, 2026.

The players

Hassane Barry

A 38-year-old asylum-seeker from Guinea who was arrested by ICE agents, leaving behind his one-month-old baby and wife.

Nene Barry

Hassane Barry's wife, an asylum-seeker from Guinea who was left alone with the couple's one-month-old baby after her husband's arrest.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

The federal agency responsible for the arrest of Hassane Barry, which left his infant child and wife in a vulnerable situation.

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What they’re saying

“There's a baby in the car. There's a baby.”

— Nene Barry

“He did everything for us, and now he's not here. What am I going to do alone with a 1-month-old baby in the cold?”

— Nene Barry

“I have a baby.”

— Nene Barry

What’s next

Hassane Barry is currently being held at a detention facility in Plymouth, Massachusetts. His attorney is working to secure his release and reunite him with his family.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the harsh realities faced by immigrant families, even those seeking asylum, at the hands of aggressive immigration enforcement tactics. It raises concerns about the treatment of vulnerable populations, such as infants, during these actions and the lasting impact on families.