Chicago Ald. Jessie Fuentes files federal claim after being placed in handcuffs by immigration agents at Humboldt Park clinic
Alderperson Jesse Fuentes is officially filing a federal claim after video shows her being placed in handcuffs by immigration agents.
The incident happened on October 3rd. Video shows as Fuentes was put in handcuffs at Humboldt Health Chicago.
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She was asking a federal agent if he had a warrant to arrest a patient at the hospital. The agents refused to answer.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said in previous statement to the I-Team in part, "Fuentes was escorted out in handcuffs but never placed under arrest. Once agents removed her from the area, she was free to go."
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An attorney for Fuentes says the Federal Tort Claims Act requires an initial filing of an Administrative Claim, which was filed on Tuesday.
When that claim is denied, or within six months, they will then file an FTCA complaint in federal court.
