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Grand jury indicts ICE officer for striking Houston immigrant with vehicle
Houston Public Media • • general
Key Points:
- Mario Alberto Morales, an ICE agent, was indicted by a grand jury for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly running over Houston immigrant Miguel Parra-Hernandez, causing serious injuries.
- The incident, which took place on Oct. 10, is disputed; ICE claims Parra-Hernandez ran in front of the vehicle during an arrest attempt, while surveillance video and advocates challenge that account.
- Harris County DA Sean Teare emphasized that ICE officers are not above the law and hopes the prosecution will deter similar conduct, while ICE labeled the indictment a political stunt and questioned local jurisdiction.
- Parra-Hernandez remains in ICE custody with severe injuries, and immigrant rights groups are calling for his release; his lawyer reported he fears for his life.
- The indictment has drawn praise from local Democrats demanding greater accountability for ICE agents, while federal officials criticized the prosecution as politically motivated.
