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ICE agent strikes man with vehicle during pursuit in Texas, officials say
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- An ICE agent struck Miguel Parra-Hernandez with a vehicle during a pursuit in northwest Harris County, Texas, resulting in a broken leg and hospitalization.
- The pursuit began as ICE attempted to arrest Jose Mendoza-Cervantes, who had a final order of removal and multiple prior arrests, but Mendoza-Cervantes remained at large.
- Surveillance footage showed the officer chasing and hitting Parra-Hernandez, but ICE has not disclosed the officer's identity or whether body-worn camera footage exists.
- The incident adds to ongoing criticism of ICE's aggressive tactics amid reports of over 30 deaths during immigration enforcement encounters in 2026.
- Local officials condemned the incident and called for transparency, while DHS has yet to provide further comment on the case.
