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Immigration Enforcement 2000

The issue of US citizens being wrongfully identified or deported, with references to a broader time frame starting from 2000.

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Jan 31, 2026
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What documented cases exist of U.S. citizens wrongly deported or detained by ICE, and how were they resolved?

Documented instances of citizens by immigration authorities span decades and include high-profile litigated cases, settlements, and alarming administrative failures; scholars and advocates estimate hu...

Jan 14, 2026
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How many U.S. citizens have been wrongfully deported since 2000 according to GAO and independent analyses?

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that ICE deported 70 individuals who were potential U.S. citizens between 2015 and 2020 and concluded the agency “does not know the extent” of such enf...