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Inmate Sues Trump Over Political Exploitation | Venice Beach News
An undocumented immigrant serving a 39-to-102-year sentence for murder is suing Donald Trump, claiming his case was weaponized for political gain—leading to public humiliation, prison mockery, and a shattered family reputation. Seeking $75 million, a public apology, and U.S. citizenship, Ortiz-Vite says Trump turned his tragedy into a campaign tool, using his mugshot and branding him “America’s problem.” Legal experts say victory is unlikely due to presidential immunity and the lack of constitutional grounds for such a claim, but the lawsuit’s emotional weight and symbolic power could…
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