He was shot at by ICE, then wrongfully accused. His nightmare had only just begun
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Francisco Longoria, a party supply business owner, was driving with his son and son-in-law in southern California when masked agents from ICE shot at his truck, stopped him, and arrested him. He was charged and jailed, but the case later fell apart. Longoria and his family are now seeking justice, alleging the incident is part of a pattern of misconduct by ICE.
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Masked ICE agents used unmarked vehicles and fired on a civilian.
On 16 August, Longoria was driving to deliver a jumper for a water slide.
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Longoria wondered if they were being abducted.
The Guardian- Masked ICE agents used unmarked vehicles and fired on a civilian.
- The case against Longoria collapsed, suggesting systemic issues.
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Loaded language removed<p>After masked agents fired on his truck, Francisco Longoria was ambushed, charged and jailed – only for the case against him to fall apart. Now he and his family are seeking justice, and says the harrowing experience is part of a troubling pattern</p><p>It was just after 8am on 16 August and Francisco Longoria, who runs a party supply business, was driving his truck down a suburban southern California street to deliver a jumper for a water slide.
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Longoria wondered if they were being abducted.
The GuardianThe harrowing experience is part of a troubling pattern.
OpinionAfter masked agents fired on his truck, Francisco Longoria was ambushed, charged and jailed, but the case against him fell apart.
The GuardianFrancisco Longoria runs a party supply business.
The GuardianOn 16 August, Longoria was driving to deliver a jumper for a water slide.
The GuardianThree unmarked vehicles stopped his truck and four masked men jumped out.
The GuardianLongoria and his family are seeking justice.
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