Marimar Martinez recounts shooting by immigration agent at Washington forum

Marimar Martinez's testimony comes after weeks of blowback against the immigration enforcement raids that have rattled cities like Chicago.
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Marimar Martinez recounts shooting by immigration agent at Washington forum

"I am Renee Good, I am Alex Pretti, I am Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez, I am Keith Porter," she said. "This needs to stop now. How many more lives must be lost before meaningful action is taken?"

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