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To: Wharf Rat who wrote (1570007)11/5/2025 8:45:07 PM
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Grand Jury Refuses to Indict ICE Activists

Story by Sarah Bennett
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Grand Jury Refuses to Indict ICE Activists

Federal prosecutors have dropped felony assault charges against activists Ray Collins and Jocelyn Robledo, who were arrested during a protest regarding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). A grand jury’s refusal to indict them on charges of assaulting federal agents while armed has prompted criticism over its standards. Misdemeanor charges against 21-year-old Hubert Mazur, another protester, were dismissed after body camera footage showed no grounds for prosecution.





Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey Snell noted that charges against activist Luci Mazur were dropped following a review of body camera footage that reportedly affected the government’s position. Court records stated that Mazur was accused of refusing an order to retreat and briefly touching a Border Patrol agent before being detained.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Gabriel Fuentes approved the dismissal after the grand jury issued a “no bill,” indicating insufficient evidence to proceed. Assistant U.S. Attorney Brian Havey said the decision applied only to the original complaint. Prosecutors alleged the couple refused police orders and resisted arrest, while defense attorney Richard Kling said Collins’ licensed firearm was unrelated to the protest.

Kling said, “I’ve been practicing law for 54 years and I’ve never had another client with no bill returned.” He added, “This is a once-in-a-lifetime for me.”




Two other protesters still face charges. Paul Ivery faces charges of threatening an agent, and Dana Briggs faces charges of striking an officer while handing over his phone.

The dismissal of charges against Collins and Robledo coincided with heightened security measures at the Broadview ICE facility. National Guard troops were deployed to assist federal immigration enforcement operations after earlier clashes with protesters.
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