Man Accused of Posing as ICE Agent at Miami Polling Site Faces Felony Charges

Danilo Alves Silva faces felony charges after wearing an ICE costume at a Miami polling location for Brazil’s presidential election.

The Chestnut Post Staff · October 7, 2026 at 12:45 PM EDT

Man Accused of Posing as ICE Agent at Miami Polling Site Faces Felony Charges

Danilo Alves Silva faces felony charges in connection with posing as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent at a Miami polling location, The New York Times reported.

Silva wore an ICE costume from Amazon at the site, which was being used for voting in the Brazilian presidential election.

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