George Retes was on his way to work as a security guard when he said he was dragged from his car and pepper-sprayed by federal agents. The alleged incident happened during an immigration raid at Glass House Farms in Camarillo, Southern California in July.

"I was trapped in my car with tear gas even before they sprayed me," he told Newsweek . "And after they sprayed me with pepper spray they immediately threw me on the ground, then proceeded to kneel on my neck and back."

The 25-year-old U.S. Army veteran and U.S. citizen was arrested then released without charge, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) told Newsweek at the time.

But the incident rattled Retes, who served in the army for four years. "No one deserves to be treated the way they treat people," he told Newsweek.

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