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fromLos Angeles Times
4 hours ago

Those caught in Trump immigration dragnet seek millions for raids, shootings, trauma

Armed immigration agents allegedly used pepper spray, tear gas, and rubber bullets against U.S. citizens and legal observers during raids, prompting compensation claims totaling at least $260 million.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Nigerian immigrant sues ICE after his arrest sparks chaotic protests in Brooklyn

A federal petition challenges an ICE weekend arrest and detention, seeking immediate release and alleging unlawful force, due process violations, and lack of probable cause or warrant.
fromLos Angeles Times
8 months ago

San Bernardino man arrested after he protested immigration officer shooting at his truck

Longoria's attorneys said Homeland Security Investigations agents arrived at the Longoria household at 4:18 a.m. Thursday, with an armored personnel carrier, a type of military vehicle, and deployed more than a dozen "fully armed and armored" agents to swarm the home, breaking the locks on his gate. An agent called out to Longoria to come out, using a bullhorn, as agents stood at each door and pointed their rifles at the door and at the occupants inside, the attorneys said.
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