79-Year-Old US Citizen Files $50 Million Lawsuit Against ICE After Being Body Slammed

Incident Overview

• 🎯 A 79-year-old US citizen and business owner, Rafie Shouhed, alleges he was body slammed and pinned to the ground by ICE agents during an immigration raid.
• 📌 The incident occurred at Shouhed's car wash in Van Nuys, California, approximately two weeks prior to the news report.

Shouhed's Account of the Encounter

• 🗣️ Shouhed claims he was begging agents, stating he has a heart condition, and attempted to ask them what they needed.
• 💥 He alleges he was thrown to the ground twice, once in the hallway and again outside, despite being respectful and identifying himself.
• 🤕 Shouhed states he suffered multiple broken ribs and brain damage from being slammed headfirst.

Arrest and Detention

• 🇺🇸 Despite protesting his US citizenship, Shouhed says he was arrested and detained for 10-11 hours without medical attention.
• 🏥 He was handcuffed and assigned to an officer while awaiting release.

Observations During Detention

• 👧 Shouhed reported observing innocent people, including young girls aged 11-13, being brought in by ICE in handcuffs and shackles.

Lawsuit and ICE Statement

• 💰 Shouhed and his attorneys are filing a $50 million civil rights claim against the Department of Homeland Security.
• ⚖️ The Department of Homeland Security stated the operation targeted five undocumented immigrants, and Shouhed was arrested for allegedly assaulting and impeding a federal officer.