The son of a man who was brutally attacked by immigration authorities in Orange County, California, is speaking out after a video of the incident went viral over the weekend. The footage shows landscaper Narciso Barranco being pinned down and assaulted by a group of masked agents as he was picked up while working outside of a Santa Ana IHOP on Saturday.
Alejandro Barranco, a veteran of the U.S. Marines, told the Los Angeles Times that his father was pepper sprayed, beaten, and suffered a dislocated shoulder during the incident. He also mentioned that his father had not received medical treatment more than 24 hours after being detained and sent to an immigration facility in Los Angeles.
Describing the agent’s actions as unnecessarily violent and excessive, Alejandro Barranco expressed his disbelief at the force used against his father. He also mentioned that his father was in the process of establishing his citizenship.
The incident has sparked outrage, especially as California lawmakers are working to pass a law that would require law enforcement to properly identify themselves during enforcement actions. This comes in response to recent incidents of individuals impersonating law enforcement officers, causing confusion and fear in communities across the state.
The Barranco family, known for their military ties, is deeply impacted by the incident. Narciso Barranco’s younger sons, Emanuel and José Luis Barranco, are both active-duty members of the Marines. The family is seeking justice for the mistreatment of their father and advocating for accountability in law enforcement actions. sentence: Could you please help me with this task?
