Marimar Martinez Sues U.S. Over 5-Shot Border Patrol Encounter and Dropped Assault Case
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Updated · The New York Times · Oct 5
Marimar Martinez Sues U.S. Over 5-Shot Border Patrol Encounter and Dropped Assault Case
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Oct 5
Summary
Marimar Martinez, a Chicago teacher’s aide shot five times by a Border Patrol agent last October, sued the U.S. on Monday over alleged civil-rights violations and malicious prosecution.
The lawsuit says Martinez, a U.S. citizen, suffered physical trauma and emotional distress after the shooting, arrest and assault indictment, which the federal government later dropped.
DHS had initially labeled her a “domestic terrorist” who “ambushed” law enforcement, but a department spokesperson said only that agent Charles Exum has been placed on administrative leave.
The case adds to a broader wave of claims from people who say they were harmed by the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, which has aggressively charged protesters while facing criticism over agent accountability.