Democratic Nominee Says NYPD Shoved Her to Ground at Anti-ICE Protest

Darializa Avila Chevalier, a Democratic socialist who defeated a four-term incumbent to win the Democratic nomination for New York's 13th congressional district, claims she was pushed to the ground by a New York City police officer during an anti-ICE protest. In an interview with Erin Burnett, Chevalier recounts the incident, stating, 'I have been arrested 3 times in protests and not once have I been slammed to the ground by a police officer.' The protest took place in a district where an ICE shooting occurred earlier this week, heightening tensions. Chevalier's allegation adds to the ongoing debate over police conduct and the treatment of demonstrators. The NYPD has not yet commented on the specific incident. Chevalier's campaign has garnered national attention, and this event may further galvanize her supporters and critics alike.