politics

февраль 19, 2026

ICE is arresting US citizens for ‘impeding’ their operations

A CNN investigation reveals that immigration officers are detaining hundreds of US citizens under 18 USC 111. But when those cases make it to court, many are falling apart. Kyung Lah explains how ICE is using this tactic against protestors and observers.

ICE is arresting US citizens for ‘impeding’ their operations

TL;DR

  • Immigration officers are detaining hundreds of US citizens under 18.
  • Many of these detention cases fall apart in court.
  • The tactic is being used against protestors and observers.

A CNN investigation reveals that immigration officers are detaining hundreds of US citizens under 18 USC 111. But when those cases make it to court, many are falling apart. Kyung Lah explains how ICE is using this tactic against protestors and observers.