US citizen sues federal government for $25m, alleging wrongful ICE shooting

The short version

• Carlos Jimenez, a US citizen, filed a $25m lawsuit against the federal government over an alleged wrongful shooting and arrest by an ICE officer.[The Guardian]
• The lawsuit alleges ICE officer Eusebio Ortiz fired into Jimenez's car during a three-point turn, hitting him in the back and right shoulder.[The Guardian]
• DHS said at the time that Jimenez had tried to run officers over, a account that differs from the lawsuit's version of events.[The Guardian]
• Federal assault charges against Jimenez were formally dismissed, according to the reporting, but the reasons for dismissal are not specified.[The Guardian]

Key facts

• Carlos Jimenez, a US citizen, filed a $25m lawsuit against the federal government alleging he was wrongfully shot and arrested by an ICE officer.[The Guardian]
• Jimenez was driving to work on 30 October 2025 when he drove by an ICE operation.[The Guardian]
• The lawsuit says ICE officer Eusebio Ortiz pointed a firearm at Jimenez's face and threatened to shoot, citing audio from the officer's radio.[The Guardian]
• According to the lawsuit, Ortiz fired multiple gunshots into the car during a three-point turn, hitting Jimenez in the back and right shoulder.[The Guardian]
• A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said at the time that Jimenez had attempted to run officers over and that the officer fired defensive shots.[The Guardian]
• The Department of Justice charged Jimenez with assault on a federal officer using a deadly or dangerous weapon.[The Guardian]
• The criminal charges against Jimenez were formally dismissed.[The Guardian]

Sources

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• US citizen shot by ICE officer near children’s bus stop sues government for $25mThe Guardian - US