Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a 28-year-old Venezuelan immigrant, remains in federal custody after being shot by an immigration agent in Austin. Despite a bullet lodged near his neck, he has been denied surgery and is only receiving basic pain relief. His lawyer, Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, reports that he was taken to a hospital in San Antonio due to his inability to move his left arm but was returned to the detention center in Pearsall, Texas, without the bullet being removed. A federal judge has scheduled a hearing to decide if Mr. Garces Perez should be deported, amid ongoing concerns about his medical treatment. Mr. Garces Perez has requested the court to block his deportation and release him. He claims he was shot during a traffic stop while delivering food for DoorDash. The case highlights issues surrounding the treatment of immigrants in custody and their access to medical care.
QUESTION: How might the treatment of immigrants in custody impact public perception of immigration policies?
Federal Judge Sets Hearing for Venezuelan Man Shot by ICE in Austin
