Two women have been convicted in federal court for stalking an agent with the U.S. Immigration enforcement agency and livestreaming themselves as they followed him to his home in Southern California — a case prosecutors say left the agent’s family fearing for their safety.
A jury found Cynthia Raygoza, 38, of Riverside, and Ashleigh Brown, 38, of Colorado, guilty of stalking an agent with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). They each face up to five years in federal prison. Sentencing is scheduled for June 8.
However, the jury acquitted both women on a separate charge of conspiracy to publicly disclose the personal information of a federal agent.
A third defendant, Sandra Carmona Samane, 25, was found not guilty on both counts.
Livestreamed Pursuit to the Agent’s Home
According to federal prosecutors, the incident occurred on August 28 when the women allegedly followed the ICE agent from downtown Los Angeles to his residence. During an Instagram livestream, they reportedly provided directions to his home and identified him as an ICE agent to viewers.
Court documents state that once the agent arrived home, the women began shouting to neighbors that an ICE agent lived in the area. Prosecutors also alleged that slurs were directed at the agent’s wife during the confrontation.
Family Forced to Relocate
Authorities said the livestream and public identification of the agent’s residence led to increased traffic from onlookers near the home. As a result, prosecutors stated that the agent and his family ultimately relocated to another county due to safety concerns.
In a statement, First Assistant United States Attorney Bill Essayli said the verdict sends a strong message.
“Justice has been served against two agitators who stalked a federal employee, livestreamed it on social media, and traumatized both the victim and his family,” he said. “Our Constitution protects peaceful protest — not political violence and unlawful intimidation.”
Balancing Protest and the Law
The case highlights ongoing tensions surrounding immigration enforcement and public protest. While peaceful demonstrations are protected under the Constitution, federal officials emphasized that targeting a government employee’s private residence crosses legal boundaries.
With sentencing approaching in June, the two convicted women now face the possibility of federal prison time as the court weighs the consequences of their actions.
