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Victim Urges Congress to Address ICE Violence

2/4/2026

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A Congressional forum in Washington on February 3, 2026, heard testimonies about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and United States Border Patrol actions.
Marimar Martinez, a Chicago resident, said Border Patrol agents shot her five times in October 2025.
The Department of Homeland Security labeled her a domestic terrorist, and charges were later dropped.
She urged Congress to act against immigration enforcement violence, seeking accountability and a public apology.

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Story summary

A Congressional forum in Washington on February 3, 2026, heard testimonies about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and United States Border Patrol actions.
Marimar Martinez, a Chicago resident, said Border Patrol agents shot her five times in October 2025.
The Department of Homeland Security labeled her a domestic terrorist, and charges were later dropped.
She urged Congress to act against immigration enforcement violence, seeking accountability and a public apology.