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Eleanor Holmes Norton Questions Legality of ICE Detaining US Citizens

Forbes Breaking NewsJanuary 5, 20261 min538 views
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Legality of Detaining US Citizens

  • ❓ Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton questioned the legality of ICE arresting and detaining U.S. citizens.
  • ⚖️ She referenced Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's justification for detaining citizens, which cited brief detentions and quick releases.
  • 🗣️ Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, Senior Fellow at the American Immigration Council, stated that the reality on the ground is not an accurate description of Kavanaugh's justification.

Concerns Over ICE Detention Practices

  • ⚠️ Reichlin-Melnick highlighted situations where individuals are held despite showing proof of citizenship and are not released quickly.
  • 🚫 He expressed that holding someone for days without processing or a phone call, only to release them with no charges, does not sound legal.
  • 🧐 The legality of DHS detaining U.S. citizens for multiple days without charges was directly questioned.
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