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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Bgie Areña

ICE Detention Bill Proposes $500,000 for Wrongfully Held US Citizens, Plus $100,000 for Extra Days

Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández introduces legislation proposing substantial compensation for US citizens wrongfully detained by immigration officers (Credit: Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America/Wikimedia Commons)

New Mexico Democrat Teresa Leger Fernández introduced an ICE detention bill in Washington on 15 October 2026 proposing damages for wrongfully held US citizens.

Successful claimants would receive $500,000 (€446,000 and £375,000), plus $100,000 (€89,200 and £75,000) for each additional day held.

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