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Santa Ana Landscaper Remains in Detention After Video Shows Federal Agent Punching Him

Supporters have raised more than $41,000 for his legal aid in response to video evidence of excessive force

Protesters gathered in Santa Ana on Saturday, June 21 after a man was seen on a video posted to social media being repeatedly hit by a federal agent as the man was being restrained. (NBC4)
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Overview

  • Barranco suffered pepper spray and repeated punches by masked federal agents at a Santa Ana IHOP worksite on June 21
  • His family says he was applying for parole-in-place, an immigration relief option for relatives of active-duty military personnel
  • He remains in a Los Angeles detention facility and has not received medical treatment for injuries sustained during the arrest
  • His three sons, all U.S. Marines with two on active duty, joined local supporters in raising over $41,000 for his legal defense
  • Senator Lou Correa criticized the detention as evidence of flawed immigration policy and about 100 protesters rallied with American and Mexican flags