Deported Immigrant Suing Over Injury

Updated: Monday, 06 Jun 2011, 9:23 AM MST
Published : Monday, 06 Jun 2011, 9:23 AM MST

YUMA, Ariz. (AP) — A man once deported for being in the country illegally is suing the federal government for injuries his attorney claims he suffered at the U.S. Port of Entry.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection said 41-year-old Jose Gutierrez was trying to re-enter the country through the San Luis port when he was ordered to a secondary area for follow-up inspection.

The agency said Gutierrez fell and hit his head on the floor on March 30 -- while he was trying to escape back to Mexico.

Gutierrez's attorney told the Yuma Sun the injury stems from excessive force applied by port officers.

A spokesman of U.S. Department of Homeland Security declined to comment on the lawsuit but confirmed the incident is under investigation.

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