ICE Shot a Journalist and Threw Him in Detention. He's Approaching 300 Days
Journalist Carlitos Ricardo Parias has been held in U.S. immigration detention for nearly 300 days following an incident where he was shot by ICE officers. His case highlights concerns regarding the treatment of journalists and the conditions within U.S. detention facilities.
Why it matters
This case sets a concerning precedent for press freedom and the treatment of individuals within the U.S. immigration system.
With the case of Carlitos Ricardo Parias, the U.S. has broken its own record for holding a journalist in custody.
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Adam Rose is deputy director of advocacy at the Freedom of the Press Foundation and a board member of the Los Angeles Press Club. A longtime journalist, he investigated the scene of the October 2025 incident and attended several of Mr. Parias’s court hearings.
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