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U.S. Attorney’s Office Quietly Drops Case Against American Citizen Arrested In Montebello

When the agent questioned U.S.-born Javier Ramirez about his citizenship, the feds claimed that Ramirez refused to talk to them, despite video footage showing that Ramirez repeatedly told agents he had his passport on him.

2:42 PM PDT on July 11, 2025

Javier Ramirez posing with his daughter.

Javier Ramirez posing with his daughter. Photo via Brian Gavidia.

This week, the United States Attorney’s Office quietly dismissed a case against an American citizen accused of resisting arrest by Border Patrol, according to court documents reviewed by L.A. TACO.

Javier Ramirez was arrested on June 12 at a mechanic shop in Montebello.

Surveillance video footage shows that several masked federal agents quickly walked onto the property and began detaining employees in the parking lot.