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Veteran Alleges Brutality by Federal Agents in Immigration Raid

12/9/2025

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George Retes, a United States Army veteran, alleges federal agents pepper-sprayed and restrained him during an immigration raid in Camarillo, California, in July.
Retes' account has heightened concerns about the use of force by federal agents amid President Donald Trump's immigration policies.
Advocacy groups criticize the administration's increased spending on chemical weapons, totaling over $5 million since January 2025, arguing it threatens civil liberties.

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George Retes, a United States Army veteran, alleges federal agents pepper-sprayed and restrained him during an immigration raid in Camarillo, California, in July.
Retes' account has heightened concerns about the use of force by federal agents amid President Donald Trump's immigration policies.
Advocacy groups criticize the administration's increased spending on chemical weapons, totaling over $5 million since January 2025, arguing it threatens civil liberties.