Harris County Indicts ICE Agent for Deliberate Ramming of Houston Man
A Harris County grand jury has indicted ICE agent Mario Alberto Morales on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The charge stems from an October 10 incident in which Morales allegedly rammed his unmarked SUV into Miguel Parra Hernandez, causing severe leg and hip injuries. While ICE claims the victim ran into the vehicle, prosecutors cite surveillance footage showing the agent deliberately swerving into him. The case highlights a jurisdictional conflict, as federal officials argue local authorities lack the power to charge federal agents, while the district attorney maintains the evidence supports state prosecution.