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ICE Apologizes After Mistaken Detention of Innocent Man

7/27/2025

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Miguel Angel Ponce Jr. experienced a harrowing two-hour detention in Houston after ICE agents mistakenly identified him as a suspect. Despite presenting his ID and pleading his case, he felt trapped and "kidnapped" until agents verified his identity through tattoos. The agency later issued an apology for the distressing mix-up.

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Story summary

Miguel Angel Ponce Jr. experienced a harrowing two-hour detention in Houston after ICE agents mistakenly identified him as a suspect. Despite presenting his ID and pleading his case, he felt trapped and "kidnapped" until agents verified his identity through tattoos. The agency later issued an apology for the distressing mix-up.