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Hispanic journalist arrested during metro Atlanta protests in ICE custody
ATLANTA – A Hispanic journalist arrested during Saturday’s immigration protest is now in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, agents have confirmed to FOX 5.
On Wednesday evening, activists held a news conference to demand his release and for the charges against anyone arrested to be dropped.
What we know:
ICE agents picked up Mario Guevara, 47, from the DeKalb County jail overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, according to the agency.
They say the El Salvadoran man is here illegally. Guevara’s attorneys say he had a work authorization and was working toward getting a green card.
Now, his future is unknown.
What they’re saying:
Activists say Guevara should never have been arrested.
They say he listened to officers. Video reviewed by FOX 5 made it appear Guevara was on the sidewalk when officers arrested him, but he’s charged with obstruction of law enforcement officers, walking improperly in a roadway and unlawful assembly.
Protesters say they believe Guevara was targeted by police.
“The demand is that he’s immediately released back to his family and back to the community. And we’re going to be here fighting until he is released,” said Estevan Hernandez, an immigration rights activist. “These deportations do not make our country safer. They make it crueler than they stain the conscience of a nation that claims to stand for justice.”
“The journalist in question violated his visa years ago and was ordered by an immigration judge to leave the country in 2012. If he wanted to remain in our country, he should have done so legally,” said Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA). “It’s nice that ICE is finally upholding the rule of law, and they have my full support”
What’s next:
Guevara’s attorneys are trying to get a bond hearing in immigration court. It’s unclear if that will happen.
Protesters say they will demonstrate again this Saturday in Lawrenceville.
The Source: Information for this article came from FOX 5’s Rob DiRienzo.
Sen. Raphael Warnock and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens celebrated the 21st Century Road to Housing Act on Monday. The new law aims to make housing construction easier and to prevent corporations from buying large amounts of single-family homes.
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The Atlanta Hawks are now 3-0 in Las Vegas.
Despite being down some of their most talented players, such as Kingston Flemings,Asa Newell, and Zuby Ejiofor, the Hawks notched another win in Summer League, this time taking down the Boston Celtics. Overall, it was the Hawks 5th straight win in Summer League.
What are the biggest takeaways from today’s game?
1. Kobe Johnson Continues to Impress
Kobe Johnson has been impressive all Summer long and is making his case to be the last two-way contract for the Hawks. Atlanta already has Keshon Gilbert and RayJ Dennis in two of the two-way spots for next season and are looking for a third player who they can continue to develop.
With the Hawks being very shorthanded today against the Celtics, Johnson stepped up and played very well. In 13 first half minutes, Johnson scored 19 points on 7-10 shooting and 3-4 from three-point range, which is the most encouraging part of his performance. He continued that into the second half and was arguably the best player on the floor today for the Hawks.
Johnson finished today’s game with 30 points, seven rebounds, and four assists.
Johnson has high-level defensive skills, but he has shown offensive growth over the course of the past week and he is making a real case to be a part of the roster as a two-way player.
2. Henri Veesaar takes advantage of his opportunity
With so many bigs out today, it was going to be the Henri Veesaar show for Atlanta.
He did not disappoint. Veesaar was able to score 20 points on 7-12 shooting (4-6 from three), as well as pulling in four rebounds, and three assists.
As a scorer, Veesaar was at his best today, stretching the floor and scoring the ball off the pick and roll. He showed why the Hawks moved up to take him in the second round of the draft and if he can continue this development into the season, perhaps he can be closer to playing than initially thought.
3. Hawks win short-handed
Atlanta has one of the most talented rosters in Vegas this summer and despite missing their two first round picks from this year’s draft (Flemings and Ejiofor) and their first round pick from last year’s draft (Newell), Atlanta did not have much of a problem today with Boston.
The Celtics were missing a couple of important players today as well, but the Hawks had no trouble in this game, nearly leading by 30 points in the second half. The three-point shooting was strong, the defense forced turnovers, and they kept the Celtics cool from three.
It was an impressive all-around victory for the Hawks and one of their better victories from start to finish.
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