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ACLU Sues After ICE's Controversial Idaho Arena Raid

2/13/2026

Summary

Story summary

In October 2025, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raided La Catedral Arena in Wilder, Idaho, detaining 400 people with over 200 officers.
The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit alleging civil rights violations, including excessive force and racial profiling.
Witnesses described rubber bullets and flashbangs, while detainees were zip-tied and denied basic needs.
The case could set a precedent for holding federal agents accountable for abuses in immigration enforcement.

History

Historical Context

The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on October 3, abolished national-origin quotas that had favored European immigrants since the 1920s. This landmark legislation led to a 300% increase in immigration from Asia and Latin America, reshaping U.S. demographics and raising ongoing civil rights concerns, as seen in recent ICE actions and ACLU lawsuits.

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Story summary

In October 2025, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raided La Catedral Arena in Wilder, Idaho, detaining 400 people with over 200 officers.
The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit alleging civil rights violations, including excessive force and racial profiling.
Witnesses described rubber bullets and flashbangs, while detainees were zip-tied and denied basic needs.
The case could set a precedent for holding federal agents accountable for abuses in immigration enforcement.

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