The militarization of US immigration enforcement has flared up again in Oregon. Luis David Nino-Moncada, a Venezuelan national shot by Border Patrol agents last week, has pleaded not guilty to assaulting a federal officer, setting up a courtroom battle that will scrutinize the use of force by Trump’s border agencies.

The incident occurred during a traffic stop in Portland. Agents allege Nino-Moncada used his pickup truck as a weapon, reversing into their vehicle. However, the defense argues he was fleeing out of fear, unaware that the men in unmarked cars were law enforcement. Nino-Moncada was shot in the arm; his passenger, Yorlenys Betzabeth, was also wounded.

"No Video, Just Bullets"

Crucially, federal investigators admit there is no body-cam footage of the shooting. This lack of transparency has infuriated local leaders. "We have agents shooting people on our streets with zero accountability," said Portland’s police chief. The case has become a flashpoint for the "Sanctuary State" debate, with local authorities accusing the feds of reckless cowboy tactics.