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ICE detention of lawful immigrants

ICE has detained lawful immigrants, including green card holders and U.S. citizens, prompting lawsuits and investigations into agency practices.

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How have courts ruled in lawsuits alleging ICE unlawfully detained or deported U.S. citizens?

Federal courts have repeatedly found that ICE and local partners sometimes unlawfully detained people — including U.S. citizens or individuals with strong citizenship claims — and have ordered remedie...