Marine veteran says his father is traumatized after violent immigration arrest in Santa Ana
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Wednesday, July 23, 2025 3:36AM
Marine vet says his dad is traumatized after immigration arrest in OC
A Marine veteran whose father was detained by federal agents in Santa Ana told Congress that his father is "deeply devoted to this country" and is traumatized by what happened.
WASHINGTON (KABC) -- A Marine veteran whose father was forcibly detained by federal agents in Santa Ana told Congress Tuesday that his father is "deeply devoted to this country" and is traumatized by what happened.
"My father has no criminal record and should have never been attacked by these agents," Alejandro Barranco told Democratic members of the House Committee on Homeland Security. "He supported his family and paid taxes. He is a human being, but he was not treated with the basic dignity he deserved."
Barranco made the comments during an oversight forum examining the Trump administration's detention and deportation practices. He also said he believes the current immigration system is "broken."
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