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Austin Council Candidate Freed After Riot Charge Linked to ICE Protest

Misael Ramos, a candidate for Austin’s District 1 City Council seat, was released from Travis County Jail on Saturday after being arrested by the Texas Department of Public Safety. The arrest followed a protest against the shooting of Wilber Garces Perez by an ICE officer. Ramos was charged with participating in a riot, a Class B misdemeanor, and posted $1,000 bail. He claims officers did not provide a warrant at the time of his detention while he was walking his dog.

via KUT|

#austin-city-council #ice-protest #local-politics

immigration3 days ago•22 min saved

Judge blocks deportation of Austin man shot by ICE as surgery demand grows

Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a 28-year-old Venezuelan DoorDash driver, requires surgery to remove a bullet lodged near his spine after being shot by an ICE officer in Austin on Sunday. A federal judge has temporarily blocked his deportation, ordering him to appear in court on Sept. 30. While DHS claims the shooting followed an attempt to evade arrest, reports indicate the officer did not wear a body camera, sparking demands for transparency and medical care.

via The Texas Tribune|

#austin #body-cameras #greg-casar

politics4 days ago•4 min saved

Detainee shot by ICE seeks release amid paralysis and deportation fight

A Venezuelan man shot by an ICE officer in Austin was hospitalized with paralysis on the left side and later kept in federal detention even after a bullet remained lodged near his spine. His lawyers filed a federal lawsuit seeking his immediate release and to block deportation, arguing he should be allowed to pursue a U visa as a crime victim and that his detention violates due process. DHS has described him as in stable condition and pending removal, while supporters and lawmakers push for transparency, video footage, and an independent investigation.

via The Washington Post|

#due-process #ice-shooting #immigration-detention