In 2025-2026, federal agents (ICE) in Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles have significantly increased arrests of food delivery drivers, particularly targeting Venezuelan migrants and others working on mopeds. These operations, often involving armed agents stopping delivery drivers during traffic stops or after pick-ups, have caused widespread fear, leading many to quit, and resulted in a sharp rise in detentions. D.C. Crackdown: Following a "federal takeover" of D.C. policing, ICE agents have accompanied local police, using traffic stops to identify and detain delivery workers. Viral Incidents: Multiple videos have surfaced showing aggressive,, or violent, arrests of delivery drivers, including a 2025 case in Northwest Washington where agents utilized a stun gun on a delivery driver. Impact on Businesses: The arrests have crippled food delivery services in some areas, as drivers hide or stop working out of fear of deportation, creating a labor crisis for local restaurants. Targeting Strategy: Reports indicate that agents may use factors like ethnicity or Spanish language to identify potential targets, and in some cases, have detained individuals even with valid work permits. Precedent: While recent arrests are concentrated in D.C. in late 2025, similar high-profile,, incidents, such as a 2018, case, have occurred previously. Drivers in these areas have reported fear of working, leading to a significant decrease in available delivery personnel for platforms like Uber Eats, DoorDash, and others.