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El Paso Resident Files Lawsuit Over Alleged Dog Shooting by Border Patrol

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An El Paso man has initiated a federal lawsuit claiming that a U.S. Border Patrol agent shot and killed his dog inside his home last year. This legal action follows the agency's rejection of a formal claim for monetary damages related to the incident. The case highlights concerns over the use of force by federal agents in residential areas and raises questions about accountability and compensation for affected residents.

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