U.S. deputy marshal mistakenly detained by ICE agents in Arizona
A U.S. deputy marshal was briefly detained by ICE agents in a Tucson federal building lobby after matching a description. Other officers confirmed his identity and he was released unharmed.
Jun 7, 2025Tucson, AZ

A U.S. deputy marshal was briefly detained by ICE agents in the lobby of a federal building in Tucson, Arizona because he matched the general description of a person ICE was seeking. The deputy marshal's identity was quickly confirmed by other law enforcement officers, and he was released without incident.
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- ICE agents mistakenly detain U.S. marshal in Arizona
NBC News·Jun 7, 2025·archived copy
- ICE agents detain US Marshal by mistake
Newsweek·Jun 6, 2025·archived copy
Newsweek·Jun 6, 2025·archived copy
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