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ICE Arrest Leaves Suspect With Brain Injury, Rep Demands Probe

8/21/2026

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested José Mejía Hernández, causing facial bruising and brain injuries.
He walked to an Arlington bus stop on 11 August when agents chased him.
Doctors found a subarachnoid bleed and mild traumatic brain injury after a stun-gun strike.
ICE fitted a GPS ankle monitor, delaying his MRI for several days.
Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) called the injuries disturbing and demanded an investigation.

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Story summary

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested José Mejía Hernández, causing facial bruising and brain injuries.
He walked to an Arlington bus stop on 11 August when agents chased him.
Doctors found a subarachnoid bleed and mild traumatic brain injury after a stun-gun strike.
ICE fitted a GPS ankle monitor, delaying his MRI for several days.
Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) called the injuries disturbing and demanded an investigation.