Immigration agent shoots man, bullet hits US Marshal, feds say, & 5 more cases
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Thousands of legal cases reach U.S. courts every year. From accusations of mistreatment in prisons to fraud to sexual abuse and beyond, here are some of the latest from across the country.
ICE is jailing, deporting victims of human trafficking, domestic abuse, suit says
In Los Angeles, a federal lawsuit says that a new U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement policy results in ICE detaining and deporting immigrant survivors of crimes like human trafficking and domestic abuse, despite their legal protections. The lawsuit, filed on Oct. 14, argues that ICE is ignoring measures established by Congress to protect these individuals, even when they have been granted permission to stay in the U.S. | Published Oct. 20 | Read More
Airbnb cabin caught fire, killing 3 kids and 3 adults, Wisconsin lawsuit says
In Wisconsin, a lawsuit has been filed against Airbnb following a tragic cabin fire that killed six family members, including three children, on June 30, 2024. The lawsuit, moved to federal court on Oct. 16, says that the cabin lacked smoke alarms in bedrooms they were sleeping in, contributing to the fatalities. Stephen Kuehl, who lost his wife and daughter in the fire, is seeking damages, emphasizing the need for safety measures like fire inspections and occupancy limits. | Published Oct. 21 | Read More
Mom and daughter beat woman to force her to work in Puerto Rico, feds say
In Puerto Rico, Luz Maria Peña Lopez and her daughter, Tatiana Correa Peña, are accused of forcing an intellectually disabled woman to work for them through beatings and threats, according to federal prosecutors. The indictment, announced on Oct. 21, charges them with forced labor and conspiracy to commit forced labor. The woman’s Social Security benefits were also taken by Peña Lopez and Correa Peña, prosecutors say. | Published Oct. 22 | Read More
Immigration agent shoots man, ricochet bullet hits US Marshal in CA, feds say
In Los Angeles, a federal immigration agent shot a man named Carlitos Ricardo Parias, who is accused of evading arrest during an immigration operation on Oct. 21, prosecutors say. The incident also resulted in a U.S. Marshal being hit by a ricochet bullet, according to prosecutors. Parias, who is charged with assault on a federal officer, is expected to survive, as is the Marshal, prosecutors say. | Published Oct. 22 | Read More
Protester blasting ‘The Imperial March’ at troops in DC was detained, lawsuit says
In Washington, D.C., Sam O’Hara is suing after being detained for playing a “Star Wars” song at military troops as a form of protest, according to his lawsuit. The lawsuit, filed on Oct. 23, says O’Hara was wrongfully detained and that his First Amendment rights were violated. O’Hara, who recorded his protests and shared them on TikTok, was released without charges after being handcuffed for about 20 minutes, according to the lawsuit. | Published Oct. 23 | Read More
DOGE worker attacked by group as he walks woman to car in DC, feds say
In Washington, D.C., two men, Laurence Cotton-Powell and Anthony Taylor, have been arrested in connection with an attack on a Department of Government Efficiency employee, federal prosecutors say. The incident, which occurred on Aug. 3, involved a group assaulting the employee and attempting to carjack him, according to prosecutors. Both men face multiple charges, including attempted unarmed carjacking and robbery, prosecutors say. | Published Oct. 23 | Read More
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This story was originally published October 27, 2025 at 10:51 AM with the headline "Immigration agent shoots man, bullet hits US Marshal, feds say, & 5 more cases."