Video of an ICE shooting shattered the agency’s story. Will it usher in accountability?
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Video evidence contradicted ICE's account of a Minneapolis shooting, leading to questions about agency accountability.
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A video of an ICE shooting has reportedly contradicted the agency's official account regarding an incident in Minneapolis, potentially leading to repercussions for agents. The case against two Venezuelan men, Alfredo Aljorna and Julio Sosa Celis, has since fallen apart after ICE deportation officers pursued Aljorna on January 14. This event took place amidst the Trump administration's anti-immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, where officers attempted to stop Aljorna, identified as an unauthorized immigrant. The pursuit ended with a crash and Aljorna fleeing, with Julio Sosa Celis, his roommate, present at an apartment building entrance. Questions now remain about whether this incident will usher in real accountability for ICE.
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The case against two Venezuelan men has fallen apart, and agents involved could face repercussions.
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