Woman Screams U.S. Citizen During Violent ICE Stop
A Salem woman, identified as Maria by her labor union, was reportedly injured during an encounter with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers on January 29. According to a 911 call placed by her daughter, Marlene, ICE agents broke Maria’s car window and “flopped” her to the ground, despite her repeatedly stating she was a U.S. citizen. Maria suffered a concussion, torn rotator cuff, and bruised ribs from the incident. Union officials allege racial profiling and that agents left after confirming her citizenship with her passport.
John Q. Hosedrinker