A Texas grand jury has indicted a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer on charges stemming from an incident in Houston where the officer allegedly struck a fleeing construction worker with an SUV during an immigration raid.
The indictment alleges that the officer, while attempting to detain the worker, used his vehicle to hit the man as he ran away from the scene of the raid. The incident occurred in Houston, Texas, though the exact date of the raid has not been disclosed in the source material.
Under Texas law, a grand jury indictment signals that prosecutors have presented sufficient evidence to formally charge the officer, who now faces criminal prosecution. The specific charges have not been detailed, but the indictment marks the first time an ICE officer has been formally accused in such a manner in the state.
ICE, the federal agency responsible for enforcing immigration laws, frequently conducts raids targeting undocumented workers. These operations have drawn criticism from civil‑rights groups, who argue that they can lead to confrontations and raise concerns about the use of force.
The case will proceed through the criminal justice system, with the officer’s legal team expected to respond to the charges. No further information about potential court dates or additional evidence has been released at this time.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>
