Leo Martinez
Leo Martinez is a US citizen and immigration rights volunteer based in Oxnard, California, known for his activism in support of immigrant rights. He gained media attention after reporting that an unmarked ICE vehicle rammed into his car during an incident that led to his detention by ICE agents.
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Leo Martinez is a US citizen and an immigration rights volunteer who patrols neighborhoods to document ICE detentions.
Immigration crackdown: Car crashes and rammings take center stage
United States· 2025-10-25
Leo Martinez, a US citizen and immigration rights volunteer in Oxnard, California, describes the moment he says ICE agents in an unmarked SUV rammed his truck and took him into custody.
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Leo Martinez, a US citizen and immigration rights volunteer in Oxnard, California, describes the moment he says ICE agents in an unmarked SUV rammed his truck and took him into custody.
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Leo Martinez, a US citizen and immigration rights volunteer in Oxnard, California, describes the moment he says ICE agents in an unmarked SUV rammed his truck and took him into custody.
‘ICE’ message shown at San Jose Sharks gameUnited States· 2025-10-20Leo Martinez, a US citizen and immigration rights volunteer in Oxnard, California, describes the moment he says ICE agents in an unmarked SUV rammed his truck and took him into custody.
Watch scammer try to steal thousands from CNN reporterUnited States· 2025-10-20
Leo Martinez, a US citizen and immigration rights volunteer in Oxnard, California, describes the moment he says ICE agents in an unmarked SUV rammed his truck and took him into custody.
Thousands of people race to the top of the iconic ‘Vortex’ building in SwitzerlandUnited States· 2025-10-19
Leo Martinez, a US citizen and immigration rights volunteer, describes the moment he says ICE agents rammed his truck.
Israel accuses Hamas of attacking Israeli forces in GazaUnited States· 2025-10-19
Leo Martinez, a US citizen and immigration rights volunteer in Oxnard, California, describes the moment he says ICE agents in an unmarked SUV rammed his truck and took him into custody.
CNN presses former Rep. George Santos on whether he’ll pay restitution to victimsUnited States· 2025-10-19Leo Martinez describes an incident where ICE agents rammed his car during a confrontation.
‘SNL’ Trump loves George Santos and the ‘Yes King March’United States· 2025-10-19
Leo Martinez, a US citizen and immigration rights volunteer in Oxnard, California, describes the moment he says ICE agents in an unmarked SUV rammed his truck and took him into custody.
Video: Large crowds rally against Trump at ‘No Kings’ protests across the USUnited States· 2025-10-18Leo Martinez, a US citizen and immigration rights volunteer in Oxnard, California, describes the moment he says ICE agents in an unmarked SUV rammed his truck and took him into custody.
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Leo Martinez, a US citizen and immigration rights volunteer in Oxnard, California, describes the moment he says ICE agents in an unmarked SUV rammed his truck.
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Leo Martinez, a US citizen and immigration rights volunteer in Oxnard, California, describes the moment he says ICE agents in an unmarked SUV rammed his truck and took him into custody.
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Leo Martinez, a US citizen and immigration rights volunteer in Oxnard, California, describes the moment he says ICE agents in an unmarked SUV rammed his truck and took him into custody.
Bystanders try to stop CBP arrest in ChicagoUnited States· 2025-10-18Leo Martinez, a US citizen and immigration rights volunteer in Oxnard, California, describes the moment he says ICE agents in an unmarked SUV rammed his truck and took him into custody.
Immigration activist says unmarked ICE car rammed into his carUnited States· 2025-10-18