Patrick Kolasinski

Patrick Kolasinski is an attorney representing Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez, a 36-year-old California man who was shot by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during a traffic stop in Patterson, California. Kolasinski has stated that ICE officials falsely labeled his client as a gang member and that the shooting was unjustified. Hernandez was detained by the FBI after being discharged from the hospital following the shooting. Kolasinski reports that federal authorities have not specified the charges Hernandez may face. Kolasinski's involvement highlights the legal challenges and controversies surrounding ICE operations and the rights of individuals targeted by immigration enforcement.