Summary
A woman wearing medical scrubs was taken out of her car by federal immigration agents in Key Largo, Florida. She claimed to be a U.S. citizen during the incident. After verifying her identity, authorities released her.
Key Facts
- The incident happened on U.S. Route 1 in Key Largo, Florida.
- The woman was removed from her car by immigration agents, including ICE and CBP officers.
- She shouted that she was a U.S. citizen while being detained.
- Authorities briefly detained her to verify her identity and released her once confirmed.
- The operation was part of an immigration enforcement effort involving multiple federal agencies.
- The operation led to the arrest of 14 individuals in the U.S. illegally, some with criminal records.
- A CBP spokesperson stated she was driving her boyfriend's car and initially refused to identify herself.