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New Evidence Surfaces in Chicago Woman's Shooting Case

2/12/2026

Summary

Story summary

Federal prosecutors released new evidence in the shooting of Marimar Martinez, a Chicago woman, by a Border Patrol agent.
Emails show Gregory Bovino congratulating the officer after the incident, signaling support from the U.S. President Donald Trump administration.
Martinez's legal team is suing the Trump administration to obtain transparency about the evidence.
In her testimony, Martinez described feeling bullets hitting her as she tried to escape.

History

Historical Context

The 2010 shooting of unarmed individuals by law enforcement ignited national outrage, leading to a 33% increase in police shootings by 2015, as reported by the ACLU. The recent shooting of Marimar Martinez by a Border Patrol agent underscores ongoing accountability issues within federal agencies, reflecting a long history of alleged abuses and calls for reform in U.S. border enforcement practices.

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Story summary

Federal prosecutors released new evidence in the shooting of Marimar Martinez, a Chicago woman, by a Border Patrol agent.
Emails show Gregory Bovino congratulating the officer after the incident, signaling support from the U.S. President Donald Trump administration.
Martinez's legal team is suing the Trump administration to obtain transparency about the evidence.
In her testimony, Martinez described feeling bullets hitting her as she tried to escape.

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