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Investigation finds hundreds of U.S. citizens detained by ICE
PBS • • nation
Key Points:
- A U.S. citizen, Ricardo Gonzalez, was allegedly injured and detained by federal immigration officers in Long Beach, California, sparking calls for an investigation into ICE's actions.
- ProPublica's investigation found over 500 U.S. citizens have been caught up in immigration enforcement actions, sometimes resulting in serious injuries and detentions without charges.
- Detentions often occur under disputed circumstances, including protests or language barriers, with some detainees held for extended periods without access to legal counsel or family.
- Former immigration officials expressed shock at the frequency and nature of citizen detentions and questioned the adherence to proper training and protocols by ICE officers.
- Constitutional rights, including Fourth and First Amendments, may be violated in these cases, with reports of racial profiling, excessive force, and suppression of protest activities.
