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Homeland Security Boss Says Federal Immigration Agents Haven't Detained US Citizens. She's Wrong

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Kristi Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security, asserted that no U. S. citizens have been detained during immigration enforcement operations, a claim contradicted by numerous reports from Chicago. Eyewitness accounts and video evidence show federal agents detaining American citizens, including a landscaper in Evanston and residents during a raid in Elgin. U.

S. District Judge Jeffrey Cummings has expressed concerns regarding the legality of these detentions, which could lead to the release of some of the 3,000 individuals arrested since June. A ProPublica report revealed that over 170 U. S. citizens have been detained nationwide since the start of President Trump's second term, prompting a congressional investigation into these practices.

Legal representatives describe federal agents' actions as terrorizing U. S. citizens, who now feel compelled to carry identification to avoid harassment. Despite these revelations, Noem reiterated her stance, claiming her agency targets only illegal immigrants. The situation highlights a growing tension between immigration enforcement and the rights of U.

S. citizens. The ongoing legal scrutiny may result in significant changes to how federal agents operate in communities.

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