AOTR Elevates Wilmer Toledo-Martinez

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AOTR URGENT ALERT: Abuse of Power — Wilmer Toledo-Martinez We stand with families, advocates, and community protectors calling for immediate accountability in the alleged vicious attack on Wilmer Toledo-Martinez by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and their dog in Washington state.  Last November, Mr. Toledo-Martinez suffered horrific injuries after being allegedly targeted by ICE agents in what Senator Patty Murray called a clear abuse of power and denial of civil rights.  This incident echoes a pattern of aggressive tactics. The attack began when an ICE agent reportedly lured Mr. Toledo-Martinez out of his home under false pretenses, posing as a construction worker. As soon as he complied, a second agent, accompanied by an "attack dog," allegedly released the animal on him.  Mr. Toledo-Martinez was not resisting arrest or attempting to flee. The attack, resulting in deep cuts to his side, took place in front of his wife and two young children, all of whom are US citizens.  Following the mauling, Mr. Toledo-Martinez was reportedly left "shaking and dizzy" and denied timely medical care for hours. Even after receiving stitches, Senator Murray alleges he was not provided all of his prescribed medications.  This treatment is not an isolated incident—it is part of a systemic disregard for the civil liberties and physical safety of residents during immigration enforcement operations.  We demand coordinated federal response, an independent investigation into the agents' conduct, and full accountability for these alleged violations. Wilmer Toledo-Martinez's life and safety matter. He was loved, cherished, and deserved protection from excessive force. His injuries must not be treated as expendable or forgotten.  We take care of each other. We amplify the silenced. We demand justice.  #JusticeForWilmer #AOTR #EndICEAbuse #WeDemandAccountability

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00:00Radio Transmission A Message from Authors of the Resistance

00:03Say His Name, Wilmer Toledo Martinez

00:06A major incident involving an ICE operation in Washington state has ignited outrage and

00:12sharp condemnation from a U.S. Senator. Democratic Senator Patty Murray has publicly

00:18demanded answers and accountability after one of her constituents, Wilmer Toledo Martinez,

00:23was allegedly mauled by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement,

00:26attack dog, during a November detention. According to Senator Murray, the incident began with

00:33deception. An ICE agent reportedly lured Mr. Toledo Martinez out of his home by falsely posing as a

00:40construction worker who had hit his car. As soon as he stepped outside, a second agent allegedly

00:46released a dog on him. Murray's office emphasized that Mr. Toledo Martinez, an undocumented immigrant

00:52brought to the U.S. at age 15, was neither resisting arrest nor attempting to flee when the attack

00:58occurred. The horrific injuries, which photos show include deep cuts to his side, happened in front

01:05of his wife and two young children, all of whom are U.S. citizens. Murray stated the injuries were

01:11compounded by a shocking denial of care. Mr. Toledo Martinez was left, shaking and dizzy, and denied

01:18immediate medical attention for hours, only later receiving stitches at a hospital. Crucially,

01:24she alleges he was never provided all of his prescribed medications. Senator Murray called for

01:30his immediate release, stating, this should shock the conscience of every one of us. I do not want to

01:36live in an America where federal agents can sick attack dogs on peaceful residents with impunity.

01:42This incident comes amidst other recent allegations of ICE agents using excessive force.

01:47say his name, Wilmer Toledo Martinez. This has been a message from AOTR.

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