Omar Pulido Bastida, a 41-year-old undocumented immigrant from Los Angeles, faces charges of assaulting a federal officer and illegal reentry after being apprehended by ICE. During an encounter at his residence, Pulido reportedly insulted the officer and spat on him as he attempted to serve an arrest warrant. He was subsequently found hiding in his home and apprehended. This case highlights ongoing issues surrounding immigration enforcement and the legal challenges faced by undocumented individuals in the U.S. Pulido now faces potential prison time if convicted.
Pulido allegedly responded to the officer by insulting him and stating, 'No, get out of here. I know my rights. I'm calling my lawyer,' before spitting at the officer.
ICE personnel forced entry and found Pulido hiding in a storage room, where he reportedly surrendered by saying, 'OK, you got me.'
He was charged with assaulting a federal officer, a felony that could yield up to eight years in prison, and illegal reentry following deportation.
The Department of Justice highlighted the seriousness of the incident, noting Pulido's previous charge of illegal reentry into the U.S. earlier this year.
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