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Commentary: Homeland Security says it doesn't detain citizens. These brave Californians prove it has
- Latest development: Senate subcommittee report corroborates citizen detentions seen in California cases.
- Velez described being detained after showing citizenship when masked agents grabbed her in June.
- Ramirez testified about detention on his private property and later medical issues from lack of treatment.
- The piece links alleged detentions to a broader court decision permitting stops by appearance and behavior.
- Noem and DHS disputed claims, stating ICE targets those with valid removal orders.
- Andrea Velez described her experience of being detained and treated as a non-citizen.
- The piece emphasizes civil rights concerns and urges peaceful protest against what it calls government misinformation.
- The article frames the testimonies as a historical record and calls for accountability.
- The piece refers to a broader political debate over immigration policy under the current administration.
- The report cites multiple personal testimonies to support its claims.
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