Federal immigration agents detained a 53-year-old man from Mexico in suburban Chicago and hospitalized him after he complained of chest pains. Ricardo Rodriguez, who has been living in the US since his teenage years, was stopped on his bike ride home while grocery shopping by two federal officers wearing plainclothes.
The incident occurred in Melrose Park, where Rodriguez's family reported that he had suffered a head injury and was being held in custody. His niece, Stephanie Suaine, described the scene as chaotic, saying "My uncle got up and they punched him...they're still choking him." Suaine also claimed that federal agents were aware of her uncle's condition but refused to allow his family to see him.
According to Suaine, the hospital initially told Rodriguez's family that he was in a stable condition but later revealed that the agents had been holding back information from them. The incident has sparked outrage among local residents and immigrant rights activists who are calling for federal agents to be held accountable.
Hospital staff have confirmed that they were aware of the situation but would not disclose any information about Rodriguez's treatment or medical history. Rodriguez, a construction worker and US resident since his teenage years, is reportedly in critical condition after suffering a head injury during the detention. His family has expressed concerns over their uncle's deportation status and fears for his well-being.
Local activists and advocates have organized rallies outside the hospital to demand that federal agents be held accountable for their actions and that Rodriguez's family be allowed access to him. The incident is seen as part of a broader pattern of aggressive immigration enforcement tactics by US authorities, sparking concerns over civil liberties and human rights.
The incident occurred in Melrose Park, where Rodriguez's family reported that he had suffered a head injury and was being held in custody. His niece, Stephanie Suaine, described the scene as chaotic, saying "My uncle got up and they punched him...they're still choking him." Suaine also claimed that federal agents were aware of her uncle's condition but refused to allow his family to see him.
According to Suaine, the hospital initially told Rodriguez's family that he was in a stable condition but later revealed that the agents had been holding back information from them. The incident has sparked outrage among local residents and immigrant rights activists who are calling for federal agents to be held accountable.
Hospital staff have confirmed that they were aware of the situation but would not disclose any information about Rodriguez's treatment or medical history. Rodriguez, a construction worker and US resident since his teenage years, is reportedly in critical condition after suffering a head injury during the detention. His family has expressed concerns over their uncle's deportation status and fears for his well-being.
Local activists and advocates have organized rallies outside the hospital to demand that federal agents be held accountable for their actions and that Rodriguez's family be allowed access to him. The incident is seen as part of a broader pattern of aggressive immigration enforcement tactics by US authorities, sparking concerns over civil liberties and human rights.
. I feel bad for his family too, they're going through so much stress and uncertainty right now 
. As for the agents, I get that they're doing their job but holding back info from his fam? that's just not cool 
. My opinion is that we need to have a more nuanced conversation about immigration laws and enforcement 
. We can't just demonize certain groups of people or blame individual officers without considering the bigger picture 
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i swear, it's like they're charging us per emotional distress or something. and what's up with the hospital not telling Rodriguez's family everything? that's just plain wrong... i'm a bit worried about my own dad's health too - he's been having some weird symptoms lately and i haven't had time to take him to the doctor yet... anyway, i hope Ricardo gets better soon 
They're supposed to be protecting people, not putting them through this. I mean, I've heard of some weird cases, but this one takes the cake 
. The fact that they were aware of his condition and wouldn't let his family see him or get full info on his treatment is just appalling. We need to stand up for our immigrant friends like Ricardo and make sure these agents are held accountable 
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first they punch him then choke him?? that's just savage fam! he's been livin in the us since he was a teenager and all they do is detain him and hospitalize him?! my heart is breakin for his family 
and what about this deportation thing? is that even related to this incident? it's just too much stress for the fam already 
we need to stand with them and demand some answers from the authorities 
that's just as bad as the detention itself...
. I mean, who does that to someone trying to go grocery shopping? 
Like, his niece is saying he got punched and choked by them while they were supposed to be keeping an eye on him... it's like they're playing some kinda twisted game of cat and mouse 
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. Can't let this kind of thing happen to anyone else... we gotta speak out for people's rights and make sure our civil liberties aren't just taken away by the powers that be 
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. We gotta do better than this, you know?
It's just wild how they're making his family suffer by not letting them see him or tell them what's going on. The fact that hospital staff are being super secretive too is just shady 
We need to know the truth and make sure these agents are held accountable for their actions! 
it's just wrong. we should be helping people, not hurting them. what if this happens to someone's brother or cousin? the system is supposed to protect us, but in reality, it's just picking on ppl who are already vulnerable. 
, but at the same time, dude was just riding his bike home from grocery shopping... shouldn't he be able to do that without getting punched and choked? 
like, isn't that basic human rights stuff? 
. that just makes me more angry about what happened to this guy 
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. can't wait to see what other "law enforcement" techniques they come up with next 
. and btw, who needs family visitation when you're being held by the authorities, right? 
... i mean what even is the point of detaining someone who has been living in the country for 20+ years? he's basically paying taxes, working hard as a construction worker... it's like they're trying to make an example out of him. and now his family is going through this stress because of some federal agents' "job" 
... i'm all for keeping the country safe but come on! this isn't about national security, it's about human rights and basic decency. what if the roles were reversed? would we want our own family members treated like that? 
And now he's in critical condition... it's just too much. 
his family cant even see him until the hospital says hes stable but then they keep it from them... thats some shady stuff right there. i dont think the feds should be wearin them plainclothes to start with, its not like you can tell who's a cop and who's not. now this dude's got a head injury and they're still tryna deport him? what are we even doin here?! 
what if this guy is sick or something why can't the authorities take him seriously?