A Venezuelan man is suing the City of Whitefish after he was pulled over there earlier this year in what his lawyers argue was a clear violation of his rights. The firm Upper Seven Law is suing for damages for 33-year-old Beker Rengifo Del Castillo for an April 24, 2025, traffic stop in Whitefish.

MTN reported in May that Del Castillo had been living legally in Flathead County through a humanitarian parole program.

Court documents state he was pulled over by Whitefish Police Officer Michael Hingiss, reportedly for a broken taillight.

Hingiss then contacted Customs and Border Protection to investigate Beker's immigration status, according to Upper Seven Law.

Del Castillo's attorneys argue it was because he speaks Spanish.

Del Castillo was then arrested by federal agents and transferred

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