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Woman shot five times by immigration agent sues federal government
Original: Woman shot five times by immigration agent sues federal government https://www. upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/10/05 /woman-sh
A Chicago teacher who was shot five times by an immigration agent last year, and was subsequently charged with assault, is suing the federal government over the shooting. The case has drawn attention to the use of force by immigration agents and the decision to charge the woman they shot.
Why now: The unusual combination of a shooting by an immigration agent and the victim being charged with assault is drawing public scrutiny.
Chicago teacherUS immigration agentUS federal governmentChicago
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- Woman shot five times by immigration agent sues federal government https://www. upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/10/05 /woman-shot-by-border-agent-sues-government/7081791243145/ A Chicago teacher who was shot five times by an immigration agent last year -- and then charged with assault… · MillMessenger@journa.host · 4
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