ICE Responds to Detainee's Claim of Brain Bleed After Arrest
Jose Mejia Hernandez and his attorney said agents violently arrested him in Virginia, leading to serious face and head injuries.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) rejected claims made by Jose Mejia Hernandez and his attorney that the immigrant suffered a brain bleed after being arrested in Virginia, saying the allegations are "FALSE." The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated that Mejia Hernandez, a Mexican national unlawfully present in the United States, initially fled arrest and required force to be subdued.
ICE agents took him to a hospital out of precaution, after which he was released under GPS monitoring pending immigration proceedings. DHS disputes that Mejia Hernandez was unconscious following the encounter, saying officers rendered aid and followed their training. The department also disputed claims that Mejia Hernandez was unable to receive follow-up medical treatment, saying GPS ankle monitors can be temporarily removed for medical procedures if appropriate documentation is provided.
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