Overview
- Arturo Ruvalcaba filed a federal civil-rights lawsuit naming DHS and senior officials, including Kristi Noem and Pam Bondi, and he is seeking damages and a jury trial.
- The filing says agents arrived in multiple white SUVs wearing green military-style uniforms with partially covered faces, and one lacked visible identification.
- Ruvalcaba alleges agents shouted commands he could not hear, he signaled that he is deaf, and no American Sign Language interpreter or accommodation was provided.
- The lawsuit claims one agent pushed down on his shoulders as another pulled his arm, leading to an elbow sprain diagnosed by a doctor and resulting physical therapy and work restrictions.
- Court records state he was released after agents found his green card, and the family and local media report ICE has not responded to the complaint or inquiries.