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Congress Uncovers Immigration Agents’ Mistreatment of U.S. Citizens

12/10/2025

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Story summary

A congressional investigation, prompted by ProPublica, found immigration agents frequently detained and mistreated U.S. citizens, contradicting statements by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Testimonies described excessive force, wrongful detentions, and neglect of children's safety.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) denied targeting Americans, while the report documented over 170 cases of U.S. citizens detained.
Many detainees were held for days without legal contact, raising concerns about immigration enforcement.

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Story summary

A congressional investigation, prompted by ProPublica, found immigration agents frequently detained and mistreated U.S. citizens, contradicting statements by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Testimonies described excessive force, wrongful detentions, and neglect of children's safety.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) denied targeting Americans, while the report documented over 170 cases of U.S. citizens detained.
Many detainees were held for days without legal contact, raising concerns about immigration enforcement.