Federal immigration agents have been accused of excessive force after a confrontation in Long Beach left a U.S. citizen hospitalized with a broken arm. Footage from the incident shows the man, a former city employee, restrained face down in a gutter while officers knelt on his back. A Democratic lawmaker described the encounter as a “brutal attack,” raising concerns over ICE tactics during protests. The video has sparked outrage over allegations of unnecessary aggression by federal agents.
Ricardo Gonzalez was injured and taken to hospital after confrontation in Long Beach, according to officialsFederal immigration agents broke the arm of a US citizen in what a Democratic congressman said was a “brutal attack” during a confrontation with protesters in California.Video of Saturday’s encounter in Long Beach shows Ricardo Gonzalez, identified as a former city employee, handcuffed and face down in a gutter, with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers kneeling on his back. Continue reading...