LEXINGTON, Ky. — Four American citizens testified Wednesday before a House committee about injuries they sustained during encounters with federal immigration enforcement officers, according to LEX 18 News.

Marimar Martinez, Renee Good and Alex Pretti each detailed being shot while protesting immigration enforcement activities. Martinez told the House Homeland Security Committee hearing, called by Democrats, that she was detained with bullet wounds and accused of being a domestic terrorist.

Police video obtained by news outlets shows border patrol agents in October 2025 preparing to confront Martinez in her vehicle after she had been following them and honking her horn to warn neighbors of enforcement operations. An agent is heard saying "Alright its time to get aggressive and get the f--- out cuz theyre trying to box us in" before border patrol agent Charles Exum fired five shots at Martinez.

Martinez's vehicle was struck, but she disputed the government's claim that she had rammed agents, stating instead that an agent had swerved into her car. The Justice Department dropped all charges against her.

Rev. David Black, a pastor who was protesting outside a detention center in Illinois, also testified about being struck in the head by seven pepperballs fired by masked agents. "What was done to me is only a reflection of what is being done to people in my community who have no pulpit and platform," Black said, noting he witnesses "the fear and the suffering of those who are being targeted by this violent campaign" daily.

Democrats invited White House senior adviser Stephen Miller and border czar Tom Homan to testify, but neither attended the hearing. Republicans characterized the proceeding as a distraction, with Rep. Andrew Garbarino of New York calling it a "charade" and urging Democrats to focus on fully funding the Department of Homeland Security.