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Oct 5, 2026

Chicago woman shot by Border Patrol agent Charles Exum sues Trump administration

Marimar Martinez filed a federal lawsuit against the government one year after being shot five times by Customs and Border Protection agent Charles Exum during an immigration operation in Chicago on October 4, 2025. Her attorneys claim new ballistic analysis shows Exum fired from behind her vehicle, contradicting his account that he was in front of it.

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Top claims

  • ▪Criminal charges against Marimar Martinez were dismissed after video evidence emerged and messages showed Customs and Border Protection agent Charles Exum bragging about the shooting.
  • ▪The October 4, 2025, shooting occurred during Operation Midway Blitz, a sweeping immigration enforcement surge launched in Chicago under the Trump administration.
  • ▪Immunity from personal civil lawsuits is necessary for effective federal law enforcement

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Law enforcement accountabilityFederal law enforcementImmigration & refugees

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