State Lawmakers Demand Probe Into ICE Use of Force in Long Beach
Calls for an independent investigation into federal immigration agents’ use of force against a Long Beach resident who suffered injuries during his detention remained at the forefront Thursday, following a demand by four California lawmakers for a review of the encounter and possible civil rights violations. Rep. Nanette Barragán, D-San Pedro, was joined by Sens. […] California lawmakers have demanded an independent investigation into federal immigration agents’ use of force against a Long Beach resident, Ricardo Gonzalez, who suffered injuries during his detention. The lawmakers, Rep. Nanette Barragán, D-San Pedro, Sens. Adam Schiff, Alex Padilla, and Rep. Robert Garcia, D Long Beach, sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Inspector General Joseph V. Cuffari seeking an investigation into the incident. They allege that Gonzalez was struck by an unmarked federal vehicle, subjected to a Taser and left with a broken arm. Federal officials have disputed the allegations, stating that Gonzalez had been arrested after damaging a government vehicle. The legislators also called for the agents involved to be removed from field enforcement duties while the investigation proceeds.
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Calls for an independent investigation into federal immigration agents’ use of force against a Long Beach resident who suffered injuries during his detention remained at the forefront Thursday, follow... [4146 symbols]
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