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ICE Officers Shoot Dual Citizen During Traffic Stop

4/14/2026

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Mendoza Shot, Arrested

Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez was shot seven times by ICE officers during a traffic stop on April 7.
The FBI arrested him immediately after he was discharged from the hospital on April 13.
ICE claims Mendoza attempted to run over officers.
Mendoza's attorney says agents shot first.
Mendoza is a dual citizen of El Salvador and Mexico and has no U.S. criminal record.

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Ramagem Detained Abroad

Alexandre Ramagem, former Brazilian intelligence chief, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the United States.
He fled Brazil to avoid 16-year sentence for his role in a coup against President Lula.
Brazilian authorities say capture resulted from U.S.-Brazil law enforcement cooperation.
Senator Jorge Seif called for Ramagem's release, claiming political persecution and seeking asylum for him and his family.
ICE has not commented.

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Historical Context

The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on October 3, abolished national origin quotas, significantly altering U.S. immigration patterns. This legislation increased immigration from Latin America and Asia, leading to diverse communities. Recent incidents involving Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez and Alexandre Ramagem reflect ongoing tensions in immigration enforcement and the complexities of asylum in the U.S.

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Mendoza Shot, Arrested

Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez was shot seven times by ICE officers during a traffic stop on April 7.
The FBI arrested him immediately after he was discharged from the hospital on April 13.
ICE claims Mendoza attempted to run over officers.
Mendoza's attorney says agents shot first.
Mendoza is a dual citizen of El Salvador and Mexico and has no U.S. criminal record.

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