We Found That More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days.

ProPublicaCenter-LeftEN 11 min read 100% complete by by Nicole Foy, photography by Sarahbeth ManeyOctober 16, 2025 at 06:00 PM

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ProPublica reported over 170 instances of U.S. citizens being detained by immigration agents during raids and protests under President Trump's administration. Many were held for days without access to lawyers or family members. The report includes cases where Americans faced physical mistreatment, such as being tackled, tased, or shot with rubber bullets. At least 20 individuals reported being detained for more than a day incommunicado. Among those affected are nearly 20 children, including two with cancer diagnoses. Despite Justice Brett Kavanaugh's assurance that citizens would be promptly released upon identification, numerous cases highlight prolonged detentions and mistreatment.

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