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Concern over U.S. citizens being detained during immigration arrests

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The Department of Homeland Security announced it is on pace to deport nearly 600,000 illegal immigrants by year's end. Aggressive enforcement raids have increased across the country.

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  • A U.S. citizen, Carrie Lopez Alvarado, was detained by immigration agents while pregnant. 6s
  • Legal claims have been filed by several U.S. citizens and a green card holder alleging wrongful detention and racial profiling. 57s
  • A green card holder, Juan Rivas, reported being detained and physically mistreated despite having legal documents. 1m 17s
  • A recent Supreme Court ruling lifted restrictions on federal agents, allowing stops based on factors like language and ethnicity. 1m 44s
  • Immigration lawyers are advising clients to carry passports at all times due to increased enforcement activity. 2m 25s
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