The woman told CNN she was born and raised in the New Orleans area.

MARRERO, La. — A video obtained by CNN appears to show masked federal agents chasing a 22-year-old woman, who says she’s a U.S.-born citizen, back to her home in Marrero.

The woman — identified as Jacelynn—told CNN she was born and raised in Marrero. She said she was walking home from the grocery store when the agents tried to approach her.

She is seen running toward her front door as agents emerge from nearby unmarked vehicles and follow her, and she can be heard telling them to leave her alone.

“I got spooked by how fast they pulled up,” Jacelynn told CNN. “Two people came out, and they were like ‘Ma’am, ma’am, come here, please,’ and I kept yelling at them saying, ‘I’m legal! I’m a US born citizen! Please, leave me alone! I’m going home, my daughter is in the house. My baby is waiting for me!’”

“They were trying to tell me to wait, but I did not trust them one bit, especially since I’m a woman and I’m alone, and they are masked men surrounding me,” Jacelynn added. “I tried to walk away, then another car pulled up, and a bunch of men hopped out, which was even more scary for me, so I ran, and he chased after me.”

The video then shows her stepfather confronting the agents. After a brief exchange, they return to their vehicles and drive off.

It’s still unclear why the agents targeted her. CNN and WWL have requested more information from the Department of Homeland Security. 

“I just don’t understand how they’re allowed to do that. It’s harassment and attempted kidnapping. I felt like he kept trying to get closer to grab me because when I ran and looked back, he had his arms out,” Jacelynn told CNN.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commander Gregory Bovino said several hundred agents were in the area as part of a large immigration enforcement operation. Detentions were reported at multiple locations across the river parishes on both the East and West Banks, as well as in Kenner.

Although federal officials said the operation was aimed at violent offenders, many of the people detained on Wednesday appeared to be day laborers and tradesmen.