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ICE Agents Mistakenly Chase US Citizen in New Orleans

Inside EditionDecember 9, 20251 min81,350 views
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Incident Overview

  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Jacelynn Guzman, an American citizen, was chased into her home in New Orleans by ICE agents.
  • 🎯 The agents mistakenly believed she was an undocumented immigrant they were searching for.

Guzman's Account

  • πŸ—£οΈ Guzman stated she immediately informed the agents that she was born and raised in the USA.
  • 😟 Despite her claims of citizenship, the agents reportedly did not seem to care, causing her fear.
  • πŸš— The situation escalated when another ICE vehicle arrived, prompting her to flee further into her home.

ICE's Response

  • 🚨 The Department of Homeland Security claimed their agents were searching for a criminal illegal alien.
  • πŸ”Ž They encountered a female matching the target's description but later determined it was not the intended individual.
  • 🚫 No arrests were made during the encounter.

Broader Implications

  • ⚠️ This incident highlights a pattern occurring across America where US citizens are mistakenly caught in sweeps targeting undocumented migrants.
  • πŸ“Š Published reports suggest that approximately 170 citizens have been detained under similar circumstances, though official figures from DHS are not released.
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ICE AgentsUS CitizenNew OrleansUndocumented ImmigrantsImmigration EnforcementDepartment of Homeland SecurityMistaken IdentityCitizen Detention
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