A Naperville man was hauled away by federal immigration agents Thursday morning as his two sons watched, the older boy begging them not to hurt his father and tearfully asking for a chance to speak to him before they left.

The incident, which took place outside the Views of Naperville apartment complex off Ogden Avenue, was video recorded and has been circulating on social media.

In it, three men wearing vests marked “police” can be seen pinning the man to the ground while taking him into custody. (He has been identified by the Naperville Sun as 47-year-old Carlos; his last name is being withheld at the request of his family, who fear retaliation.)

Carlos’ 17 and 7-year-old sons can be heard in the background loudly crying.

“Stop, you’re hurting him,” the 17-year-old says. Then, as the

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