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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
David Unyime Nkanta

ICE Accused of Arresting US Citizens: Lawmakers Shocked by 'Disturbing' Pattern of Mistaken Detentions

Federal immigration agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are facing intense scrutiny after a joint investigation found that at least 170 US citizens were mistakenly detained since January 2025.

This alleged pattern of wrongful arrests, described by lawmakers as 'disturbing' and 'unacceptable', raises pressing questions about civil-liberties protections, racial bias and the accuracy of immigration enforcement systems.

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