The behavior of an off-duty immigration agent has raised alarms about the conduct of some federal government officials.
Isaiah Anthony Hodgson, 29, an active member of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), faces three criminal charges after he was involved in a violent incident on July 7, 2025 in Long Beach, California.
What happened?
According to official reports from the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, Hodgson was off-duty, under the influence of alcohol and carrying a loaded handgun.
He entered the women’s restroom at a restaurant, where a female customer discovered him armed.
The woman alerted the store manager, but the immigration agent left the premises before action was taken.
In the parking lot, a security guard intercepted him and repeatedly asked him to leave, pointing out that no weapons were allowed in the establishment.
Hodgson, rather than cooperating, was defiant.
Shortly thereafter, local police received a call reporting an armed person and went to the scene.
Officers found the man intoxicated, with a gun in his waistband and uncooperative.
During the arrest, Hodgson resisted violently, injuring one of the officers.
Charges and legal sanctions
The prosecution charges immigration agent Isaiah Anthony Hodgson with the following offenses:
Assault and battery on a law enforcement officer (felony)
Resisting arrest (felony)
Illegal carrying of a loaded firearm (misdemeanor)
In addition, the court has imposed severe restrictions as a condition of his release on bail:
Prohibition to carry firearms
Prohibition to leave the state of California
Mandatory attendance to alcohol abuse counseling, three times per week
District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman emphasized that “no one is above the law, not even those who wear a badge.”
He added that his office will work to see that justice is done and the integrity of the public service is maintained.
A new blow to CBP
Hodgson, instead of cooperating, acted defiantly
This incident adds to the growing public criticism of CBP and ICE agents.
Already questioned for excessive use of force and racial profiling in immigration raids.
Civil organizations have called for strengthening internal controls and civil rights training within immigration agencies.
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