Santa Ana street vendor says Border Patrol agents tried to detain him despite work permit

An elderly man, who sells Mexican snacks on the streets of Santa Ana, claimed he was handcuffed by Border Patrol agents on Tuesday despite having a work permit.

Francisco Bahena said he is now afraid to step out of his home after being left with trauma and bruises following an encounter with the federal agent.

A cellphone video showed a Fountain Valley police officer working to remove handcuffs from the left hand of the 82-year-old street vendor as firefighters stood nearby…

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