Tiago Sousa-Martins, a Portuguese citizen, was shot by agents from the United States immigration service (ICE) during an operation. The agents surrounded the van where he was, broke the vehicle's window and fired at least 13 times at him.
Sousa-Martins was detained for nine months in a North American prison before being released. The incident occurred in the context of immigration enforcement operations carried out by American authorities.
The ICE agents' action against the Portuguese citizen generated controversy due to the way the operation was conducted, especially the number of shots fired and the way they surrounded the vehicle. The case raised questions about the procedures adopted during immigration operations.
The Portuguese man was released after the nine-month prison period, but the case continues to spark debate about the practices of the American immigration service and the rights of immigrants detained in the country.
