The arrest of Jorge Alejandro Miranda Monge, a 26-year-old Honduran man, has sparked outrage in Massachusetts following allegations of excessive use of force by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.

His wife, Kenia Gavidia claims that officers used a Taser to subdue him during the operation, even though he offered no resistance and was not armed.

The arrest occurred on September 24 in Worcester, when Miranda Monge was driving along Hermon Street with a friend and her family. According to Gavidia's account, three unmarked vehicles surrounded his car and forced him to stop. He claims the officers acted abruptly and aggressively, without showing an arrest warrant or legal documentation to support their intervention.

Family's Account and Conditions of Detention

According to Kenya Gavidia's account to Newsweek, a 25-year-old physician's assistant, she said her husband was forcefully handcuffed and subjected to electric shocks while he tried to explain his immigration status. She said the officers were "brusque and rude" and did not allow any communication before taking him away.

Since his arrest, Miranda Monge, who worked as a roofer and landscaper, has been transferred several times: first to Burlington, Massachusetts; then to Batavia, New York; and finally to the El Paso Processing Center in Texas.

His wife said that she has had minimal contact with him and that he has described harsh conditions inside the detention center, where he sleeps on the floor and reports physical abuse. She also said the situation has been devastating for his family in both the United States and Honduras, who fear for his well-being. The family has started a GoFundMe campaign to cover legal fees and prevent his deportation.

ICE and Department of Homeland Security Response

Department of Homeland Security accuses Tricia McLaughlin,He rejected the accusations and asserted that "it is false that a Taser was used during the arrest." He explained that it was a "targeted vehicle stop," in which the agents fully identified themselves as federal authorities. According to the DHS, Miranda Monge had previously been arrested for driving without a license, which is why he remains in custody while facing deportation proceedings.

Reactions and Immigration Context

Human rights organizations have called for an investigation into the case and for the detainee's safety to be guaranteed during his time in the immigration system. Lawyers and activists warn that situations like Miranda Monge's demonstrate the lack of oversight and transparency in some ICE procedures, especially in cases where disproportionate use of force is alleged.

So far, no court hearing has been scheduled for his case. Meanwhile, the family continues to wait for answers and demand a fair trial. Continue reading: DHS condemns the disclosure of confidential information about law enforcement officers and the threats they face.