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ICE Traffic Stops Turn Deadly | Lawrence News
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In a shocking turn of events, federal immigration agents fatally shot 25-year-old Colombian national Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero during a traffic stop in Maine — marking the 22nd time ICE officers have opened fire in President Trump’s second term. Nineteen of those incidents involved shots fired at people inside vehicles, sparking outrage and calls for reform. Guerrero’s death, the second immigrant killed by ICE in a traffic stop within a single week, has ignited national debate. His grieving wife spoke through a translator, underscoring the human cost. Despite a brief pause in vehicle enforcement following the tragedy, the President ordered it resumed to advance deportation goals. The ACLU has uncovered hundreds of cases of misconduct, including aggressive tactics like smashing windows and ramming cars — often contradicted by video evidence. Charges brought by DHS have been dismissed in multiple cases, raising serious questions about the justification and execution of these high-risk enforcement actions.
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