80-Year-Old US Citizen Speaks Out After ICE Raid, Alleging Brutal Treatment

ICE Raid and Alleged Assault

• 🎯 An 80-year-old US citizen and owner of a Van Nuys car wash alleges he was beaten, battered, and shoved to the ground during an ICE raid.
• 💥 Surveillance video shows an unidentified officer pushing him before throwing him to the ground as he attempted to defend an employee.
• 🤕 The car wash owner sustained injuries including a dislocated elbow, bruised ribs, and contusions on both arms, impacting his ability to breathe.

Wrongful Detention and Medical Neglect

• ⛓️ Despite being a US citizen and having a heart condition, he was handcuffed and detained at the Metropolitan Detention Center.
• 💔 He claims he requested medical attention due to his heart condition but was denied and told he had to wait.
• 🏥 He was released hours later and subsequently taken to the hospital by his family.

Impact on Business and Legal Action

• 😥 The owner states that following the raid, he is struggling to keep his car wash open as some employees are too scared to come to work, even with proper documentation.
• ⚖️ He and his family are now seeking legal action against the government regarding the incident.