
Rep. James Walkinshaw has alleged that the United States' immigration enforcement agency, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, built detention cells that could be used for US citizens, months after President Donald Trump publicly suggested curbing or revoking citizenship for US‑born citizens. Commenters on social media say the claim may seem plausible following the killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, a case that has sparked national controversy and protests over immigration enforcement tactics. Federal immigration officials have also toured a large warehouse in south Kansas City, Missouri, as a potential site for a new detention facility capable of housing thousands of people, drawing local backlash and political debate.
🚨BREAKING: ICE BUILT CELLS FOR U.S. CITIZENS.
— CALL TO ACTIVISM (@CalltoActivism) January 17, 2026
Rep. James Walkinshaw says ICE didn’t just “accidentally” detain Americans - they prepared for it by DESIGNATING CELLS specifically for U.S. citizens.
Kristi Noem says ICE has not detained any U.S. citizens. That’s a fucking lie. https://t.co/pan6wCcSBY pic.twitter.com/O1bXfWXBAG