An undocumented father of three Marines who was forcibly detained by federal immigration agents while at his landscaping job in California last month spoke out for the first time on Friday in emotional, tearful remarks.
Customs and Border Patrol agents arrested Narciso Barranco in Santa Ana on June 21, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Video of him being forcibly detained showed masked agents holding him down on the street and repeatedly punching him after he ran from agents.
He is currently out on bond after being released from federal custody on July 15 and has an immigration status hearing in August, according to Orange City Council officials.
During a press conference in Santa Ana surrounded by local officials and leaders, Barranco thanked the community and his family for their support…