US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is facing accusations of abuse of power after playing cards marked with an ace of spades, historically linked to psychological warfare, were found in the vehicles of people detained in Eagle County, Colorado.
Federal immigration officials confirmed that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is investigating the incident after advocacy groups reported the discovery of the cards in cars left behind during ICE actions the week of 18 January 2026. The controversy has ignited sharp criticism from immigrant advocates and prompted ICE to condemn the conduct and initiate internal reviews.
