Activists demand transparency after stop that left ICE agent hurt, migrant dead
Share this @internewscast.com

An Illinois congressman is contesting the Trump administration’s assertion that a federal officer shot a migrant fatally because the undocumented man drove his car at them.

The incident took place Friday in west suburban Franklin Park as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer attempted to detain a man who had unlawfully entered the U.S., the Department of Homeland Security reported in a news release. According to officials, the driver disobeyed orders and directed his vehicle toward the officers, resulting in an ICE officer discharging his weapon.

Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez was pronounced dead at a local hospital, where the officer also was taken.

“The videos that I’ve seen do not corroborate that story,” said Rep. Chuy Garcia, a Chicago Democrat, regarding the shooting. “It seems that DHS was quick to put something out that essentially accuses and convicts a person, portrays him as somebody who was a very bad person. And that’s why we’ve called for a real investigation, a complete investigation and the release of all evidence that will tell us exactly what happened.”

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has also demanded “a full, factual accounting” of the death, arising amid an ICE crackdown in Chicago, a city known as a sanctuary city.

Garcia and other leaders from the Hispanic community gathered on Saturday outside an ICE facility in suburban Broadview to condemn federal tactics. The congressman accused immigration officers of “severe racial profiling.”

The DHS upheld its mission, releasing a statement that the “ICE operation will target the criminal illegal aliens who flocked to Chicago and Illinois because they knew Governor Pritzker and his sanctuary policies would protect them and allow them to roam free on American streets.”

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Kansas Overturns Over 1,000 Transgender Residents’ Driver’s Licenses and Birth Certificates

On Thursday, a new Kansas law came into effect, which nullifies amendments…

Virginia Senate Moves to Eliminate Billion-Dollar Tax Break for Data Centers, Sparking Economic Debate

Virginia’s data centers could soon face new financial obligations, as recent developments…

FedEx Pledges to Pass On Trump Tariff Refunds to Customers, Boosting Consumer Confidence

NEW YORK – FedEx announced on Thursday its commitment to refund any…

Atlanta Hawks to Host Magic City Tribute Night Featuring Lemon Pepper Wings, T.I., and Exclusive Merchandise

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Hawks are gearing up for an intriguing event…

Tusculum University Invites the Public to Explore the Future of AI at Upcoming Summit

Tusculum University is set to host the Appalachian AI Summit, inviting community…

Daytona Beach Police Report: 8-Year-Old Detained for Allegedly Brandishing Firearm in Park Incident

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Authorities in Daytona Beach took an 8-year-old boy…

Empowering Black Fathers: Essential Resources to Support Pregnant Partners Through Birth

INDIANAPOLIS – As JaKobi Burton gently holds his newborn daughter in their…

Sweden Thwarts Potential Russian Drone Amid French Aircraft Carrier’s Arrival

STOCKHOLM – Swedish military forces have intercepted what they suspect to be…

Mexico’s Disappeared: A City’s Silent Protest and Families’ Fight Against Erasure

GUADALAJARA – In Mexico’s bustling second-largest city, the streets tell a poignant…

Traffic Alert: Major Delays on Interstate 26 in Gray Following Morning Crash

A traffic incident involving multiple vehicles caused significant delays on Interstate 26…