A Venezuelan DoorDash delivery driver was shot and wounded by ICE agents in Texas, prompting protests and calls for an investigation.
A Venezuelan DoorDash delivery driver, Wilber Rafael Garcés Perez, was shot by ICE agents and later transferred from a hospital to a detention centre, according to his lawyer. He was returned to the hospital on Monday evening after experiencing difficulty moving his arm and was subsequently sent back to the detention facility for further care.
During the transfer, Garcés Perez was restrained with handcuffs, shackles, and a waist chain, and was handled roughly despite his gunshot injury, his lawyer reported. He has since been moved to an isolated room with a flat, non-adjustable bed, and his communication privileges have been revoked. The cause of his limited movement has not yet been determined. His federal case remains pending, with a hearing scheduled for next week.
Why it matters
The handling of the injured driver during transfer raises questions about detention practices.
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What to watch
Watch whether Garcés Pérez's federal case proceeds with the scheduled hearing.
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