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Father of Three Marines Violently Detained by Federal Agents<\/h1>\n

Introduction to the Incident<\/h2>\n

Video of a landscaper being taken down, pinned and repeatedly punched by masked federal agents in Orange County has gone viral online, and Alejandro Barranco finds it painful to watch. The Marine veteran says his father, Narciso Barranco, was working outside of a Santa Ana IHOP on Saturday when several masked men approached him. Frightened, he began to run away, his son said. Moments later, he was on the ground, held down by the men, who struck him.<\/p>\n

Details of the Detainment<\/h2>\n

The younger Barranco told The Times on Sunday that his father was pepper sprayed and beaten, and that his shoulder was dislocated. After speaking with him Sunday at about 6 p.m., Barranco said his father had not received medical treatment, food or water after more than 24 hours in a detention facility in Los Angeles. \u201cI don\u2019t think it was just, I don\u2019t think it was fair,\u201d Barranco said of the use of force against his father. \u201cI don\u2019t think they need four 200 [pounds]-plus guys to hold down a 5-6 or 5-7, 150-pound guy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Official Response and Public Outrage<\/h2>\n

The Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement did not immediately return The Times\u2019 request for comment. The video of the encounter between Barranco and immigration officials has circulated on social media, sparking outrage and the creation of a GoFundMe to help with legal representation that had generated more than $48,000 as of Sunday night.<\/p>\n

The Victim’s Character and Family<\/h2>\n

The 48-year-old is a hardworking landscaper and a kind person, his son said. \u201cIf anyone ever needed any help, he was always there,\u201d he said. \u201cHe\u2019s very well known in our community.\u201d From left, Emanuel, Jos\u00e9 Luis, Narciso and Alejandro Barranco. (Alejandro Barranco)<\/p>\n

Impact on the Family and Community<\/h2>\n

On his first call to his son after the detainment, Barranco was less concerned with his injuries and more concerned with his job. He told him where his truck and equipment were and asked him to speak with his client and finish the job, the younger Barranco said. Alejandro Barranco, 25, is a veteran of the U.S. Marines and his two younger brothers, Emanuel and Jos\u00e9 Luis Barranco, are active-duty members.<\/p>\n

Marine Family’s Perspective on Immigration and Service<\/h2>\n

With 700 Marines from Twentynine Palms deployed in Los Angeles in the wake of protests over recent immigration raids, Barranco said he understood that many of his fellow Marines are just following orders. \u201cI just know that … they also have mixed feelings about everything going on,\u201d Barranco said. \u201cI know they love their country, they want to serve their country, but I\u2019m also sure that they love their parents and they love their family members who are undocumented. I\u2019m pretty sure we\u2019re all pushing for the same thing,\u201d he said, \u201cwhich is a change in our system.\u201d<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n

The violent detainment of Narciso Barranco by federal agents has sparked widespread outrage and calls for reform. The incident highlights the complexities and challenges faced by families of mixed immigration status, particularly those with members serving in the military. As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the authorities will respond to the allegations of excessive force and the broader issues surrounding immigration enforcement.<\/p>\n

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