In a shocking incident in New Bedford, a federal immigration official was recorded using a sledgehammer to shatter a car window and detain a Guatemalan man named Juan Francisco Méndez. Social media rumors suggested that the man with the hammer was Michael Meyer, also known as Lewis Arthur, linked to a far-right anti-government militia organization. However, ICE denied these claims, stating that the officer in the video is a federal agent who has worked in New England for years to ensure community safety.
The video shows Méndez being forcibly removed from his car by the agents, despite having no criminal record. His attorney described the agents’ behavior as violent and aggressive, while Méndez and his wife remained respectful and compliant during the ordeal. Méndez, who entered the country without legal authorization but was in the process of seeking asylum, is currently being held in New Hampshire for a hearing next month.
The incident has sparked outrage and raised concerns about the treatment of immigrants by federal immigration officials, with calls for accountability and justice for Juan Francisco Méndez.
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