Border Patrol SUV Strikes Migrant in Incident Under Federal Investigation

Video footage shows a Border Patrol agent hitting a migrant with a vehicle near the U.S.-Mexico border, prompting inquiries by multiple agencies.

A video captured on November 27 shows a Border Patrol SUV hitting a migrant attempting to cross the border near San Ysidro, California.
The migrant was thrown into the air by the impact but quickly got up and returned to Mexico; his condition remains unclear.
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Office of Professional Responsibility and the U.S. Attorney’s Office are reviewing the incident, with the Department of Homeland Security and the Mexican Consulate also notified.
Advocates criticized the agent’s actions, noting the absence of visible braking or apparent threats to justify the use of force, and called for accountability.
The incident occurs amid ongoing scrutiny of Border Patrol practices, with hundreds of CBP officers currently under investigation for alleged misconduct.