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Wrongful Detention of U.S. Citizens by Immigration Agents

The topic revolves around the issue of wrongful detentions of U.S. citizens by immigration agents, the responses from advocacy groups, lawmakers, and the administration, including proposed amendments, training, and oversight.

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Jan 26, 2026
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How long can the US government detain someone (citizen or not) without proper warrants?

The Constitution’s generally prohibits searches and seizures without probable cause and a magistrate-signed warrant, but courts have carved out limited exceptions and federal immigration statutes gran...

Jan 15, 2026

What training and oversight changes have Congress or DHS proposed in response to documented cases of U.S. citizens detained by immigration agents?

Congressional debate and civil‑society testimony have spotlighted a pattern of wrongful or questionable detentions by immigration agents, prompting a ragged set of responses: advocacy groups and some ...

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