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A convicted murderer turned political lightning rod, Brandon Ortiz-Vite is suing Donald Trump for exploiting his case—using his mugshot in ads and calling him “America’s problem”—claiming it caused him trauma, pressured his plea, and stripped him of dignity. Seeking $75.5M, an apology, and citizenship, Ortiz-Vite argues his immigration status was weaponized, but legal experts say the case faces near-impossible hurdles: no constitutional violation, and presidential immunity likely shields Trump.

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