A woman who is a lawful permanent resident of the United States and her two children, American citizens, began legal action against it Immigration and customs control (ICEfor its acronym in English) after an operation that took place in a court of law Massachusetts. The lawsuit alleges that the intervention was irregular, involved the use of force and caused physical injuries, property damage and psychological consequences.
The case comes from a Surgery carried out at Chelsea District Court in September 2025in the greater area of Boston. A woman of Latin origin was identified there Hilda Ramirez Sanan and a legal resident of the United States for more than 20 years, was intercepted along with her teenage children while accompanying a family member to a court hearing.
According to the complaint filed, none of them were subject to any court order or immigration proceedings.
The legal action was driven by the organization Civil Rights Lawyers (CSFfor its acronym in English), that acted on behalf of the family under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCAfor its acronym in English).
The lecture was directed against them Ministry of Homeland Security (DHSfor its acronym in English) and ICE and represents a mandatory preparatory step before filing a federal lawsuit in district court.
“The extreme and senseless cruelty inflicted on long-time Chelsea residents at the heart of their community should shock and alarm us all“, he explained Jillian LensonLCR’s lead attorney, in an official statement.
“ICE agents They didn’t even identify themselves, let alone make a statement or issue a court orderbefore violently attacking the family,” he explained.
According to the story included in the complaint The event occurred on the morning of September 26, 2025just a few meters from the Chelsea Justice Building.
The family was in their vehicle when several cars without official identification blocked their path. In a matter of seconds At least eight armed agents descendedsome of them with their faces covered.
“The behavior was illegal, brazen and inhumane“said Lenson. According to the accusation, the agents neither identified themselves nor explained the reason for the intervention. They also did not request any documents beforehand.
In this context The driver’s side windows were broken, causing the driver to be injured by splinters of glass.. There was a disabled person’s license hanging on the rearview mirror of the vehicle.
The woman was forcibly removed from the car. The complaint alleges this The officers handcuffed her, twisted her arms and threw her face down on the ground..
Everything happened in front of his children, who remained in the vehicle. One of them, 13 years old, is on the autism spectrum and according to the letter was removed from his seat without explanation.
The legal representatives point out that the minor He was questioned about his immigration status, age and addresswhile showing visible signs of distress.
The complaint adds that an agent He threatened to arrest him if he didn’t respond or provide documentationdespite his condition and his American citizenship.
“My family is broken and will never be the same.“said Hilda Ramírez Sanan. “I don’t know how to explain to my children why ICE treated us like this,” she added.
The situation continued until local Chelsea police officers intervened. According to the complaint, they were urged federal officials to verify the woman’s identity and immigration status. After her permanent legal residence was confirmed, she was released at the scene.
As a result of the use of force Ramírez Sanan couldn’t walk alone. Local firefighters had to assist her and transport her to a wheelchair to receive medical attention. Afterward, An ambulance took her and her children to a local hospital..
This is indicated by medical reports cited in the court documents The woman suffered a concussion, multiple bruises and a radial nerve injury.attributed to a twisting of the arm during the arrest. The children were also examined, primarily for symptoms of shock and acute stress.
“I continue to suffer from my injuries every day“said Ramírez Sanan. “As a mother, the hardest thing is to see that my children are scared and traumatized.” I hope to help prevent this from happening to you. other innocent families“, he added.
In addition to the physical injuries, the family’s vehicle was disabled by broken windows during the operation. The car remained parked and unusable for several weeksforcing the family to use alternative transportation for everyday activities and medical appointments, for which they incurred additional costs.
The lawsuit assumes that these are facts Violations of the Fourth and Fifth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution.as arrests and use of force occurred without good reason or a court order. It also argues that the agents ignored federal regulations and internal standards for ICE procedures.
Specific claims include:
There is also liability for negligent supervision where a pattern is pointed out Irregular practices in immigration operations in Massachusetts.
The presentation calls for $1 million in economic compensation for physical, psychological and material damages.. The total includes medical costs, vehicle repair costs, alternative transportation and the emotional impact of what happened.
“The family deserves justice“said Attorney Lenson. “We will continue to fight for accountability and justice on behalf of immigrants and their families,” she concluded.
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