CBP agent ‘told me that he wanted me to run so that he could use his gun on me,’ imprisoned man says

By: Keila Szpaller

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: August 25, 2026

Words: 1,343

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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Irving Alonso Acosta wants to become a barber to support his family, but he was arrested in Sidney, kicked while in custody, and threatened with staying in jail if he talked to an attorney, according to a court filing.

Acosta, held at the Cascade County Detention Center, is a possible class member in a lawsuit filed against Cascade County, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and other federal officials by Upper Seven Law.

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