Politics● ElevatedOct 6 · Oct 6, 2026, 12:04 AM
US citizen who was shot by immigration agent in Chicago files lawsuit alleging he fired from behind
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An American citizen shot by a federal agent one year ago during an immigration crackdown in Chicago has filed suit against the federal government, alleging the agent lied about the shooting and had fired into her vehicle from behind
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