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DOJ Probes ICE Agents for Perjury in Assault Case

2/14/2026

Summary

Story summary

The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating perjury by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents after charges were dropped against Alfredo Alejandro Aljorna and Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis for assaulting an officer in Minnesota.
Evidence showed inconsistencies in officers' accounts, leading to dismissal with prejudice.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem previously labeled the incident as "attempted murder."
The investigation may result in termination and criminal charges for the involved ICE officers.

History

Historical Context

The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on October 3, marked a significant shift in U.S. immigration policy by abolishing the National Origins Formula, which had favored Northern and Western Europeans. This act increased immigration from Asia and Africa, leading to demographic changes and ongoing scrutiny of enforcement practices, notably within agencies like ICE, reflecting persistent accountability issues.

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Story summary

The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating perjury by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents after charges were dropped against Alfredo Alejandro Aljorna and Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis for assaulting an officer in Minnesota.
Evidence showed inconsistencies in officers' accounts, leading to dismissal with prejudice.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem previously labeled the incident as "attempted murder."
The investigation may result in termination and criminal charges for the involved ICE officers.

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