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Father of three Marines beaten by masked federal agents, set to be released from immigration facility

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Narciso Barranco, an undocumented immigrant and father of three U.S. Marines, is finally getting out of immigration detention after being violently arrested by masked federal agents. He’ll be released on a $3,000 bond, but the incident—caught on video—has sparked outrage over the use of force against someone with such deep ties to the country.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just another immigration story. Barranco’s case hits hard because he’s the father of three Marines—people who’ve sworn to defend the U.S.—yet he faced brutal treatment from the very government they serve. It raises tough questions about how immigration enforcement operates and who gets caught in the crosshairs. For families in mixed-status situations, it’s a chilling reminder of how precarious life can be.
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