MISSOULA — 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 seeking 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.

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Hingiss then contacted Customs and Border Protection to investigate Be

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