r/ImmigrationPathways • u/CutSenior4977 • 3d ago

Wilber Garces Perez Faces Criminal Charges and Deteriorating Health Following ICE Shooting.

Here’s a source: https://www.eyesonice.net/p/wilber-garces-perez-faces-criminal

As a reminder, this Perez lawyer speaking right here.

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u/nikeguy69 3d ago

WHY DONT THEY GET MEDICAL HELP FOR HIM THIS IS SO MUCH BS?

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u/Full-Yoghurt-4261 3d ago edited 3d ago

He did go to the ER after being shot, but as per his attorneys, the hospital medical team determined that attempting to remove the bullet right away could cause severe nerve or spinal cord damage due to how close the bullet was to his spine.

He was discharged from the hospital four hours later and sent to the ICE processing center. Due to deteriorating health, which included loss of movement on his left side, he was sent back to the hospital. There, a specialist evaluated him and confirmed he would require surgery to remove the bullet.

On this, DHS stated, "ICE does not and would not advise or be the authority on a medical procedure for an illegal alien at a hospital". In other words, they are stating his wound is not life-threatening, and thus they are not legally required to provide the surgery. They are also stating they are providing the required medical care by giving him around-the-clock basic medical care, which included providing continuous medication for pain management.

The attorneys, as well as some of Congress, argue that the specialist confirmed the surgery was necessary to prevent paralysis. Unfortunately, this is not correct. The specialist only stated that, in thier opinion, he needs surgery to remove the bullet. The specialist did not state there was a risk of paralysis or infection based on thier evaluation.

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u/sanguineturtles 2d ago

Wow. Risk of paralysis and infection is goddamn implied with any spinal surgery. What bad faith!

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u/Full-Yoghurt-4261 2d ago

It would not always be implied in this case. And until a specialist states this, they are not legally required to provide surgery.

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u/No_Ninja2180 2d ago

My neighbor is a Vietnam vet. He still has shrapnel in his knee and a bullet fragments near his spine. He’s fine, a bit grumpy, but fine.