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Trump's Immigration Crackdown Detains 170 Americans, Sparks Outrage

10/23/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown has led to the detention of over 170 American citizens, per ProPublica.
One case involved a boy with disabilities who was mistaken for a suspect and handcuffed outside a Los Angeles school.
In Chicago, Ruben Torres, the father of a cancer-stricken daughter, was detained under Operation Midway Blitz.
His family is fighting for his release, highlighting the emotional toll on their children.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown has led to the detention of over 170 American citizens, per ProPublica.
One case involved a boy with disabilities who was mistaken for a suspect and handcuffed outside a Los Angeles school.
In Chicago, Ruben Torres, the father of a cancer-stricken daughter, was detained under Operation Midway Blitz.
His family is fighting for his release, highlighting the emotional toll on their children.