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U.S. citizens detained by ICE

The detention of U.S. citizens by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the available remedies and legal options for those detained.

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Jan 28, 2026

What legal remedies exist for U.S. citizens unlawfully detained by ICE after presenting valid identification, including driver’s licenses and passports?

citizen is detained by despite presenting a driver’s license or passport, immediate remedies include asserting citizenship, demanding release if not lawfully detained, requesting counsel, documenting ...

Jan 19, 2026

Have American citizens been detained by ice?

Yes — multiple reputable news outlets, legal filings and government documents document instances in which U.S. citizens were detained, questioned or briefly held by immigration agents from ICE or rela...