Family of Mexican Immigrant Files Wrongful-Death Lawsuit

The family of Silverio Villegas Gonzalez, a Mexican immigrant who was fatally shot last year in the Chicago area, has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit. They describe the shooting as unlawful and claim it has left his two children deeply traumatized.

The lawsuit targets a federal immigration officer, accusing him of “effectively executing” Gonzalez at close range during an immigration enforcement operation under the Trump administration. This incident occurred during a period when immigration law enforcement was intensified in Chicago.

The family seeks justice for Gonzalez’s death, which they believe was unnecessary and has caused significant harm to his family, particularly his young children.