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Charges Dropped for Immigrant Activists After Shooting Incident

11/21/2025

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The Department of Justice requested dismissal of charges against Marimar Martinez and Anthony Ruiz, and a federal judge granted the dismissal with prejudice.
Martinez was shot five times during an immigration sweep in Chicago, sparking protests.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Ronald DeWald said the United States would not refile the charges.
The Department of Homeland Security labeled Martinez and Ruiz as domestic terrorists, while their attorney argued Martinez acted in self-defense.

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The Department of Justice requested dismissal of charges against Marimar Martinez and Anthony Ruiz, and a federal judge granted the dismissal with prejudice.
Martinez was shot five times during an immigration sweep in Chicago, sparking protests.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Ronald DeWald said the United States would not refile the charges.
The Department of Homeland Security labeled Martinez and Ruiz as domestic terrorists, while their attorney argued Martinez acted in self-defense.