A man shot multiple times by federal immigration agents earlier this month has been transferred between several detention facilities across California while still recovering from critical injuries. This has raised concerns from his attorneys, family, and community advocates about his medical care and access to legal counsel.
Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez, a Patterson resident described by loved ones as a father and fiancé, was shot seven times by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers on April 7 while on his way to work, according to a press release issued by Faith in the Valley. In the days following the shooting, he underwent four surgeries and was placed in intensive care.
Despite his condition, Mendoza Hernandez was discharged from the ICU on April 13 and taken into federal custody, said his attorney Patrick Kolasinki. Advocates say he has no criminal record…