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Border Patrol's Pepper Spray Assault Sparks Outrage in Chicago

11/10/2025

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Border Patrol Controversy

Border Patrol agents pepper-sprayed a 1-year-old girl and her father, Rafael Veraza, during a raid in Chicago.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) claims agents faced gunfire and violent mobs during the operation.
Rep. Jesús 'Chuy' García (D-Ill.) called the actions a "campaign of terror" and urged accountability.
Mayor Brandon Johnson condemned the indiscriminate use of chemical agents and urged accountability to protect the community.

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Children's Rights Violated

Videos from immigration raids under U.S. President Donald Trump's administration show Dennis Quiñonez arrested in Los Angeles, leaving his toddler in the backseat; the child reportedly returned with a bruise and rash.
In Massachusetts, Carlos Sebastian Zapata appeared to suffer convulsions while agents arrested his wife.
The Department of Homeland Security said Zapata faked the medical emergency.
Both incidents sparked outrage over the treatment of children during aggressive immigration enforcement.

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Border Patrol Controversy

Border Patrol agents pepper-sprayed a 1-year-old girl and her father, Rafael Veraza, during a raid in Chicago.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) claims agents faced gunfire and violent mobs during the operation.
Rep. Jesús 'Chuy' García (D-Ill.) called the actions a "campaign of terror" and urged accountability.
Mayor Brandon Johnson condemned the indiscriminate use of chemical agents and urged accountability to protect the community.

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