In brief
A US judge has ordered a temporary stay on the deportation of Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a Venezuelan DoorDash driver who was shot in the back by ICE officers during a vehicle stop in Texas. The driver is currently held in a detention centre with a spinal injury that hampers his movement. Judge Orlando Garcia, appointed by President Clinton, scheduled a hearing for September 30, effectively pausing any removal while the case proceeds. DHS has denied allegations of inadequate medical care, citing continuous supervision, yet the incident has spurred protests in Austin and calls for an independent investigation.
A US judge has temporarily blocked the deportation of Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a 28‑year‑old Venezuelan DoorDash driver who was shot in the back by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials during a vehicle stop while being transported to a detention centre in Texas.
Garces Perez is currently held at a Texas detention facility, where he carries a spinal injury that has left him in pain and with restricted movement, according to his lawyer, Kate Lincoln‑Goldfinch.
Judge Orlando Garcia, appointed by the Clinton administration, ordered that the case be heard in person on September 30, preventing any removal of the driver while the legal fight continues.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has denied claims of inadequate medical care, stating that the victim remains under constant medical supervision, while the incident sparked protests in Austin and calls for a federal investigation.
Here is a photo of Garces Perez after the shooting.
