Rep. Robert Garcia Condemns CBP Agent's Actions and Text Messages After Shooting Citizen

Criticism of CBP Agent's Conduct

• 🎯 Representative Robert Garcia expressed outrage over the actions of a CBP agent who shot Miramar Martinez five times.
• 💔 Garcia highlighted that Martinez, a teacher with no criminal convictions, was labeled a "domestic terrorist" by the government.
• 🗣️ The agent who shot Martinez allegedly bragged about his aim in text messages, stating, "Five shots, seven holes. Put that in your book, boys."
• 🚫 Garcia accused DHS of allowing the agent to remove and potentially destroy evidence, thereby denying Martinez justice.

Treatment of Protesters and Citizens

• ⚠️ Garcia suggested the government's actions, including labeling individuals as terrorists, are intended to intimidate protesters and encourage further violence.
• 🚑 The case of Miss Raman was also presented, detailing her brutal arrest, denial of medical care, and loss of consciousness after being stopped while driving to a doctor's appointment, despite informing officers she was disabled.
• ⚖️ Garcia emphasized the need to hold individuals accountable for the harm inflicted upon US citizens, citing Steven Miller as a figure who has caused significant damage.
• 🇺🇸 He concluded by stating that the country must do better and that Congress has a responsibility to ensure accountability.