Photographer Saves Camera from ICE: A Defining Moment of Resistance
Photographer John Abernathy was confronted by federal officers during a protest in Minneapolis and tackled to the ground while documenting the events. He feared his equipment would be confiscated, so he tossed his camera to fellow photojournalist Pierre Lavie, who also managed to save Abernathy’s phone from being stepped on by an officer. Both photographers were documenting the protests over ICE activities when Abernathy was targeted and taken into custody, where he later suffered injuries from the encounter. Despite the incident, Abernathy retrieved his equipment with Lavie’s help, went to the hospital, and continues to document the events, emphasizing the importance of the world seeing what is happening.
John Q. Hosedrinker