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Federal Prosecutors Drop Charges Against Protesters Amid Controversy

11/21/2025

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Federal prosecutors in Chicago are withdrawing cases against protesters opposing increased CBP and ICE presence.
The move follows court scrutiny and evidence that contradicted allegations of domestic terrorism.
Notably, charges against Marimar Martinez, a protester shot by a Border Patrol officer, were dropped before a scheduled hearing.
Text messages from the officer involved showed a troubling attitude toward the incident.
DHS officials continued to label Martinez as a domestic terrorist.

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Federal prosecutors in Chicago are withdrawing cases against protesters opposing increased CBP and ICE presence.
The move follows court scrutiny and evidence that contradicted allegations of domestic terrorism.
Notably, charges against Marimar Martinez, a protester shot by a Border Patrol officer, were dropped before a scheduled hearing.
Text messages from the officer involved showed a troubling attitude toward the incident.
DHS officials continued to label Martinez as a domestic terrorist.