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ICE Detention Leaves Dogs Starved, Violates Pet Notification Law
6/23/2026
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- ICE detained an Oklahoma homeowner and left dogs in the apartment for a week no food or water.
- Officers rescued the dogs and placed them in a shelter.
- Law requiring ICE to notify animal control when detaining occupants with pets saw no notice given.
- DHS said ICE does not impound property or give guidance.
- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, dismissed by President Donald Trump, admitted shooting her dog, called ironic.
