On October 18, 2017, FBI agents mistakenly raided Trina Martin’s Atlanta home, traumatizing her and her family as they pointed guns at her and her then-boyfriend while her 7-year-old son screamed. A lawsuit filed by Martin in 2019, alleging assault and false arrest, was dismissed by a federal judge and upheld by the 11th Circuit, leading Martin’s attorneys to seek Supreme Court intervention to clarify the legal standards for suing the government in such cases. Martin’s experience highlights the psychological impact of wrongful raids and the need for accountability in law enforcement actions.
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Roberto Reyes: Nicaraguan immigrant and family have been barricaded at home for days after he outran ICE agents
Roberto Reyes, a Nicaraguan immigrant, narrowly escaped immigration agents attempting to detain him outside his Fontana, California, apartment, leading him and his family to barricade themselves inside for over a week out of fear. Despite being wrongfully accused of criminal activity, Reyes and his family struggle with anxiety and isolation as they seek support from local community organizations to secure their asylum status. Want More Context? 🔎
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