ICE Shot a Journalist and Threw Him in Detention. He’s Approaching 300 Days Behind Bars With a Festering Wound.

US Immigration Authorities Face New Allegations of Abusing Journalistic Freedom The detention of Carlitos Ricardo Parias has sparked outrage in the US, as the country sets a disturbing new record for the longest period of time a journalist has been held in custody. Parias, a journalist, was allegedly shot by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and left with a festering wound, yet he remains behind bars, approaching 300 days. The incident has raised serious concerns about the treatment of journalists and the erosion of press freedom in the US. As the case continues to draw attention, questions are being raised about the actions of ICE and the need for greater accountability in the treatment of journalists and other vulnerable individuals.

With the case of Carlitos Ricardo Parias, the U.S. has broken its own record for holding a journalist in custody. The post ICE Shot a Journalist and Threw Him in Detention. He’s Approaching 300 Days Behind Bars With a Festering Wound. appeared first on The Intercept.