DHS’s account of two Venezuelans shot by border patrol falls apart in court: ‘A smear campaign’
Immigration officials said agent shot two ‘vicious gang members’ in Portland, but records obtained by the Guardian reveal US prosecutor contradicted claimsImmediately after a US border patrol agent shot two people in Oregon last month, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said the targets...
<p>Immigration officials said agent shot two ‘vicious gang members’ in Portland, but records obtained by the Guardian reveal US prosecutor contradicted claims</p><p>Immediately after a US border patrol agent <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/08/portland-federal-agents-shooting">shot two people</a> in Oregon last month, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said the targets were “vicious” gang members connected to a prior shooting and alleged they had “attempted to run over” officers with their vehicle.</p><p>In the weeks since, key parts of the federal government’s narrative have fallen apart.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/02/portland-venezuelans-shot-border-patrol-court">Continue reading...</a>
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