US Citizen Shot by ICE Agent Files $25M Lawsuit
Carlos Jimenez's lawsuit says that federal agents used excessive force and later relied on fabricated evidence to prosecute him.
Carlos Jimenez, a U.S. citizen, has filed a $25 million lawsuit against ICE agents and other federal authorities following a shooting incident in Southern California. The lawsuit alleges that Jimenez, who was not the target of the operation, was shot in the back and shoulder while attempting to drive away after warning federal agents about children gathering near a school bus stop.
The lawsuit names the Trump administration, ICE, two Customs and Border Protection officers, an FBI agent, and various unidentified defendants. Jimenez's legal team disputes the official account that he was ordered to leave the scene and then attempted to run over the officers. The incident is one of at least 32 reported shootings involving federal immigration enforcement agents since President Trump's administration began an aggressive mass deportation campaign, resulting in nine deaths and 15 injuries.
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