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‘I thought of Alex Pretti’: Nurse files federal claim alleging ICE agents attacked her
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Key Points:
- An ICE agent physically assaulted a nurse, throwing her and causing injuries including a bruised eye orbit, knee injuries, and shoulder pain, despite her clearly identifying as medical personnel and not a protester.
- The nurse described the situation as chaotic, with agents targeting many present, and emphasized that she was off to the side helping others when the incident occurred.
- The Department of Homeland Security defended the officers, highlighting their training in de-escalation and use of force, while criticizing the ACLU and blaming "anti-ICE agitators" and "criminal illegal aliens."
- Despite her injuries, the nurse continues to serve her community and urges civilians to become active in supporting local communities through documentation, advocacy, and voting in response to immigration enforcement crackdowns.
- She emphasized the importance of mutual aid and courage, encouraging people to be "upstanders" rather than bystanders in the face of ongoing political and social challenges.
