Ulises Peña Lopez was violently detained by ICE officials outside his home, leading to a panic attack requiring hospitalization. His attorney, Melissa Hodges, claims the officers acted aggressively, breaking car windows and failing to show a warrant. Furthermore, after the arrest, ICE agents prevented a private conversation between Hodges and Peña Lopez. Hodges criticized the current political environment, suggesting it emboldens ICE to behave recklessly. An ICE spokesperson defended their actions, insisting they target individuals based on intelligence, contradicting claims of violence against Peña Lopez, while details of his situation remain unclear.
Hodges described ICE officers as "violent and aggressive" during the arrest, claiming they bashed in Peña Lopez's car window and dragged him out, violating his rights.
Hodges noted that after the arrest, ICE agents refused to leave the room while she spoke privately with Peña Lopez, indicating a concerning lack of transparency.
Hodges remarked on the political environment's impact on ICE's actions, stating they are acting with "impunity, even more recklessness and cruelty" than before.
An ICE spokesperson defended the agency's methods, asserting they use "intelligence-driven leads" and denied any allegations of officers beating Peña Lopez.
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