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Witness account describes shooting by Border Patrol agent; speakers cite claim of "absolute immunity"
Summary
Speakers accused immigration agents of using military-style gear and deadly force; a witness identified as Ms. Martinez said she does not know whether anyone will be held accountable after an incident in which an agent allegedly shot at her vehicle and she later said the agent returned to Maine.
Unidentified Speaker told the hearing that immigration agents "have used military style riot gear" against peaceful demonstrators and alleged a series of violent incidents, including seizing schoolchildren, gassing an infant and "gunning down American citizens on our streets." The speaker also said Vice President Vance has told agents they have "absolute immunity from any repercussions."
The speaker recounted that Ms. Martinez previously told the body that last October she was…
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