Grand jury indicts ICE officer for striking Houston immigrant with vehicle - Houston Public Media
An ICE agent has been indicted on aggravated assault charges after allegedly striking an immigrant with his vehicle in Houston. While prosecutors argue the act was a violation of rights, the agent's defense claims it was an accident occurring during a pursuit.
Why it matters
The case highlights intense public and legal scrutiny regarding the conduct of federal immigration enforcement officers in local communities.
An attorney for the ICE agent said he plans to surrender himself to local authorities.
Facebook Twitter/X LinkedIn Email Bianca Seward/Houston Public Media Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez and Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare announce a grand jury has indicted the ICE officer responsible for running over Miguel Parra Hernandez. A grand jury indicted Mario Alberto Morales, an Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent who allegedly ran over Houston immigrant Miguel Parra-Hernandez , Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare, alongside Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, announced on Friday.
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Texas Grand Jury Indicts Immigration Enforcement Officer for Striking Man With Vehicle
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