Chicago woman shot five times by Border Patrol sues Trump administration
A woman who was shot five times by a Border Patrol agent while driving in Chicago last year has sued the Trump administration over the nonfatal incident.
TL;DR
- Marimar Martinez is suing the Trump administration after being shot five times by a Border Patrol agent in Chicago.
- The lawsuit argues the federal government is liable for the agent's alleged negligent acts.
- Martinez claims the agent falsely stated she was driving toward him when he shot her.
- Charges against Martinez for attempting to ram federal officers were dropped.
- The lawsuit includes allegations of negligence, battery, assault, intentional infliction of emotional distress, malicious prosecution, false arrest, and false imprisonment.
- Martinez seeks compensatory damages and hopes to raise awareness about immigration-related shootings.
- Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia supports Martinez's case and calls for accountability from Border Patrol and ICE.