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ICE Detains Two 17-Year-Olds After Alleged Force in Texas

By Drooid · Sep 19, 2026, 3:20 AM UTC · How we work

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained two 17-year-old American citizens in Alamo, Texas on September 11, 2026.
Luis Ochoa said agents handcuffed his friend and struck him four times and pepper-sprayed him.
Teresa Ochoa reported her son was held eight hours and his wrist was broken.
Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar called for an immediate ICE use-of-force investigation, and Rep. Vicente Gonzalez condemned the actions as shameful.

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained two 17-year-old American citizens in Alamo, Texas on September 11, 2026.
Luis Ochoa said agents handcuffed his friend and struck him four times and pepper-sprayed him.
Teresa Ochoa reported her son was held eight hours and his wrist was broken.
Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar called for an immediate ICE use-of-force investigation, and Rep. Vicente Gonzalez condemned the actions as shameful.