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ICE Shackled Tourist Grandma, 65, and Held Her for Weeks - The Daily Beast
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ICE Shackled Tourist Grandma, 65, and Held Her for Weeks - The Daily Beast

A British grandmother, Karen Newton, was unlawfully detained in U.S. immigration custody for over six weeks despite holding a valid tourist visa, after attempting to leave for Canada. She and her husband were shackled and coerced into signing a self-deportation form, receiving a $1,000 payout, but were held longer than promised. Newton described detention centers as prison-like, raising concerns about conditions and the incentivization of detention by ICE agents. Her case highlights broader issues with U.S. immigration policies affecting tourism and detainee treatment.

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Donna family sues federal government over home ICE raid - KRGV
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Donna family sues federal government over home ICE raid - KRGV

A Donna family is suing the federal government over an ICE raid at their home, alleging that agents used excessive force, entered without permission, and violated their constitutional rights. The lawsuit claims ICE agents pointed guns at family members, assaulted them, and entered the home without a warrant, violating the Fourth and Fifth Amendments. The family’s mother has been deported to Mexico, and a pretrial is scheduled for May 7.

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