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Woman Says ICE 'Tased' Her Husband During 'Brutal' Arrest

Woman Says ICE 'Tased' Her Husband During 'Brutal' Arrest

Summary

Federal immigration agents arrested Jorge Alejandro Miranda Monge, a Honduran man, in Massachusetts. His wife claims ICE agents used a Taser during the arrest and were forceful, but the Department of Homeland Security denies these claims. The arrest is part of President Trump's policy on deporting migrants without legal status.

Key Facts

  • Jorge Alejandro Miranda Monge, a Honduran roofer, was arrested by ICE agents on September 24 in Worcester, Massachusetts.
  • His wife, Kenia Gavidia, claims that ICE agents used a Taser and acted brutally during the arrest.
  • DHS denies the use of a Taser and states that ICE agents identified themselves as law enforcement.
  • Miranda Monge was previously arrested for driving without a license.
  • Miranda Monge has been transferred across multiple ICE detention centers, and his family has had limited contact with him.
  • He has no scheduled hearings yet and remains in ICE custody.
  • His family is raising money for legal fees to fight his case in court.

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