A federal judge ordered that a man shot by an ICE officer in Austin, Texas, appear at a Sept. 30 court hearing. The order prevents immigration officials from deporting Wilber Garces Perez before then. The 28-year-old immigrant from Venezuela was shot by an ICE officer Sunday while making deliveries for DoorDash. Perez still has a bullet lodged in his back and is being held at an immigration detention center in South Texas. Calls are growing for accountability and transparency in the incident. Immigration attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, who represents Perez, joins Morning Joe to discuss the case and respond to the latest statements from the Department of Homeland Security.
What specific action has Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch taken regarding recent statements from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)?
Attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch has called out the Department of Homeland Security, labeling their claims regarding the incident as "FALSE."
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What did a federal judge order regarding the immigration status and court appearance of Wilber Garces Perez?
A federal judge ordered that Perez appear at a court hearing on Sept. 30 and issued an order that prevents immigration officials from deporting him before that date.
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Who is the 28-year-old Venezuelan immigrant that was shot by an ICE officer in Austin, Texas, and what was he doing at the time of the incident?
The immigrant is Wilber Garces Perez, who was making deliveries for DoorDash when he was shot by an ICE officer on a Sunday.
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