Congressman says Venezuelan man shot by ICE then taken into custody told he needs surgery
Casar visited Perez in detention and urged DHS to provide hospital care and avoid delaying surgery if Perez’s family chooses it.
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Published Sep 23, 2026
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Rep. Greg Casar said a Venezuelan man shot by an ICE agent and held in detention needs surgery to remove a bullet near his spine. Casar urged DHS to get him medical care outside the detention center, while DHS said he was receiving care.
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Representative who visited Perez in detention and called for prompt medical care.
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President mentioned as having ended the CBP One program.
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