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U.S. Citizen Detained 43 Hours Sparks Outcry for Accountability
3/9/2026
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Naqvi's Detention Drama
- Sunny Naqvi, a 28-year-old U.S. citizen from Skokie, Illinois, was detained for about 43 hours by federal agents after returning from Turkey.
- She and five colleagues, all Pakistani, were held at O'Hare before transfer to a Wisconsin detention facility.
- Naqvi's sister described the ordeal as traumatic.
- Naqvi's family reports conflicting information from agents.
- Elected officials are demanding accountability over Naqvi's detention.
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