The article discusses the alarming trend of U.S. citizens being caught in the immigration enforcement net created by Donald Trump's policies. Numerous cases illustrate how citizens have been wrongly detained, often with little recourse. For instance, individuals like José Hermosillo and a Puerto Rican U.S. veteran faced wrongful detentions despite proving their citizenship. The article highlights significant flaws in the system, such as the lack of legal representation in immigration courts, which contributes to citizens feeling hopeless and questioning their own identities amidst detainment.
If Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests you for an immigration-related offense, and you tell the agency you are a citizen, it might not release you.
Citizenship isn't something that you wear on your body... agents frequently assume these are fake.
You will wait behind bars. There's no right to counsel in immigration court - if you can't afford a lawyer, you'll have to represent yourself.
I’ve spoken to...citizens who have spent time in immigration jail describe fighting against a feeling of resignation.
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