Sheriff Says ICE Zip-Tying Teenage Girl Who Is US Citizen 'Not Evil'
Summary
A sheriff in Idaho apologized after a 14-year-old U.S. citizen had bruised wrists from being zip-tied during a large immigration raid. Conflicting reports exist about whether children were zip-tied by officers. The raid, which aimed to dismantle illegal activities, has led to a lawsuit from the ACLU on behalf of affected Latino families.Key Facts
- A raid took place in October at La Catedral Arena in Wilder, Idaho.
- Photos showed a 14-year-old girl with bruised wrists from being zip-tied.
- The sheriff apologized but defended the operation, saying law enforcement had to sort out the situation.
- ICE reported that they did not zip-tie or arrest any children.
- The raid targeted illegal horse-racing and gambling operations.
- The ACLU filed a lawsuit for the rights of U.S. citizens and lawful residents affected by the raid.
- About 400 people were detained during the raid, including U.S. citizens.
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