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ICE mistakenly targets US citizen who was left injured on the ground in Chicago suburb, officials say
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Key Points:
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents mistakenly targeted a US citizen in an Evanston, Chicago suburb, resulting in the man sustaining injuries to his head, neck, and teeth during the attempted detention.
- ICE agents identified themselves and gave lawful commands, but the individual was initially uncooperative and refused to identify himself, leading to a physical struggle captured on surveillance video.
- The man was later confirmed not to be the intended target, released, and contacted at a local hospital where his injuries were documented by Evanston police.
- The incident involved five federal agents operating in separate vehicles, and the agents left the scene due to concerns about potential attacks from gathering protesters.
- The Evanston Police Department is continuing its investigation by preserving body camera footage and interviewing witnesses, while DHS reaffirmed ICE’s authority for lawful arrests under federal immigration law.
