Did ICE arrest Chinese national outside LAX? What we know about viral video

A viral LAX video reportedly shows ICE detaining a Chinese national, but the claims surrounding the footage and woman’s identity remain unverified. A video showing a woman being detained outside Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has circulated on social media, with Eric Daugherty reposting footage originally uploaded by Kim Katie.A viral LAX video reportedly shows ICE detaining a Chinese national, but the claims surrounding the footage and woman’s identity remain unverified. (Representational image via Unsplash)The reported footage appears to show several plainclothes men surrounding a woman and placing her into an unmarked white van. Some social media users have identified the woman as Jing Zhao.The video has not been independently verified by HT.com, and the claims made about the footage are based on social media posts and remain unverified.Sehjal Gupta is a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times and is part of the US Desk. She covers a wide range of stories from the United States, including politics, sports, entertainment, breaking news, and major global developments. She enjoys working across different beats because every story brings a fresh perspective and an opportunity to explore something different. Before joining Hindustan Times, Sehjal was part of The Times of India, where she headed the International Sports and US Streamers team. She reported on international sports, athlete stories, streamer news, and major developments from around the world. The role gave her the opportunity to work on a diverse range of stories while leading coverage across two evolving news categories. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and believes the experience taught her the importance of staying organised, managing priorities, and adapting to new challenges. Over the years, she has reported on a variety of topics and enjoys taking on stories that keep her curious and encourage her to look beyond the obvious. Expertise: International news, International/US sports, and streamer coverage. Interests: Global affairs, geopolitics, politics, and entertainment. Outside work, Sehjal loves travelling, watching movies, and exploring new places to eat. She enjoys discovering new cultures and believes that some of the best stories and experiences come from stepping outside her comfort zone and exploring unfamiliar places.Read More