A U.S. citizen and father of three was shot from behind by a federal immigration officer in Ontario, California , last week, according to attorneys for the man, who spoke with The Los Angeles Times .

Attorneys say Carlos Jimenez, 25, was attempting to alert agents to nearby children when the incident occurred, while federal officials maintain that the officer discharged their weapon in self-defense after the driver reversed his vehicle toward them.

Newsweek has contacted the man's legal team and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for comment.

Why It Matters

Under the administration’s deportation campaign, several U.S. citizens have been questioned or detained by immigration agents, raising concerns about racial profiling and due process rights.

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