U.S. citizens detained in Trump immigration crackdown
Oct 6, 2025·Location: Waukegan, IL
U.S. citizens, including Latinos, were detained during Trump's immigration enforcement operations in the Chicago area. Detainees reported being assaulted by officers who questioned them about their birthplace. The incident occurred when Diego Rosales was stopped by ICE agents while waiting for a school bus in Waukegan.
Sources
- Washington Post
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