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A U.S. immigration agent fatally shot a 26-year-old Colombian national in Maine—authorized to work in the U.S.—after allegedly claiming the man “weaponized” his vehicle. Security footage shows the car rolling into an intersection post-shooting, with bullet holes in the windshield. This marks the second deadly encounter by federal immigration officers in just one week, sparking outrage and protests as community members demand accountability. The agents involved weren’t wearing body cameras, and the FBI leads the investigation. The incident comes amid a surge in immigration enforcement, including a major Maine operation earlier this year that led to hundreds of arrests—many of whom were in immigration proceedings, not serious criminals. Critics warn this pattern reflects a broader escalation in immigration crackdowns, raising alarms about tactics and frequency.

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