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Congressional Hearing Exposes Racial Profiling and Citizens' Rights

12/13/2025

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During a congressional hearing, Rep. Robert Garcia emphasized that every U.S. citizen has rights, citing alarming immigration-sweep testimonies.
Andrea Velez recounted detention by armed agents despite identifying as a U.S. citizen.
Javier Ramirez described a similar experience and fear based on appearance.
The charges against Andrea Velez and Javier Ramirez for assaulting federal agents were dropped.
The Supreme Court's ruling on "Kavanaugh stops" has made such racial profiling legal.

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Story summary

During a congressional hearing, Rep. Robert Garcia emphasized that every U.S. citizen has rights, citing alarming immigration-sweep testimonies.
Andrea Velez recounted detention by armed agents despite identifying as a U.S. citizen.
Javier Ramirez described a similar experience and fear based on appearance.
The charges against Andrea Velez and Javier Ramirez for assaulting federal agents were dropped.
The Supreme Court's ruling on "Kavanaugh stops" has made such racial profiling legal.