The group of protesters was outside a Rhode Island prison demonstrating against ICE and immigration policy when the incident occurred.
A group that protested outside a prison in Rhode Island says two of their members were injured Wednesday night after a corrections officer drove his truck into the group.
The crowd stood up in reaction as the car stopped. The driver then honked the horn before moving forward into the group of people. Immigration raid: ICE used ankle monitors, informants to plan immigration raids where 680 people were arrestedThe incident occurred in Central Falls at the Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility, which is used by federal immigration officials.
Story continues"Peaceful protest is a fundamental right of all Americans; it is unfortunate last night's situation unfolded as it did," Neronha said. Lorenzo also said she was surprised at the police response to the protest outside the prison."It was public. I can't imagine what they do when nobody is watching," she said.
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