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Witness Arrested for Reporting Shooting | Texas News
A Houston man who bravely called 911 after witnessing a shooting was instead arrested by immigration agents—sparking outrage and a national debate over whether helping law enforcement should lead to detention. The 54-year-old witness, deemed a public safety risk due to an alleged prior conviction, is now in federal custody despite no local criminal record being found. Critics warn this chilling precedent could deter others from reporting crimes, endangering communities. Civil rights groups and prosecutors are demanding protections for immigrant witnesses, arguing that detaining Good…
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