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US immigration agents accused of deliberately hitting Mexican worker
Legal representatives claim surveillance footage shows an unmarked vehicle intentionally struck a construction worker during an enforcement operation, leaving him with severe leg injuries.
LSN Malaysia ·
A lawyer representing a Mexican construction worker has alleged that agents from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deliberately struck his client with an unmarked sport utility vehicle during a pursuit operation.
According to the legal claim, surveillance video documentation captured the moment the SUV made contact with the worker, resulting in a broken right leg with fractures in three locations. The incident occurred during what appears to have been an immigration enforcement action.
The allegation raises questions about the conduct of federal agents during enforcement operations and has drawn attention to the handling of such incidents. The case highlights ongoing concerns about the methods employed during immigration enforcement activities.
Details regarding the investigation into the incident and any official response from ICE remain limited. The worker's legal team is pursuing the matter through appropriate channels.