Veteran describes wrongful detention and brutalization
Oct 10, 2025·Location: Unclear
U.S. CitizenDetainmentPerson with DisabilityUse of ForceInjury/IllnessMilitary FamilyVeteranIn Detention

A veteran and U.S. citizen was detained by ICE. During detention, the individual was placed on suicide watch in a cell wearing a hospital dress on a concrete bed with a thin mattress. The cell had a light on continuously and officers were stationed outside with a glass door. A psychiatric nurse conducted one check per day. The individual was held in these conditions from Friday morning to Sunday afternoon when released.
Sources
- U.S. citizen, an Army vet, sues U.S., claiming false imprisonment after California immigration raid
eastbaytimes.com·Feb 20, 2026·archived copy
- Army Vet Says ICE Detained Him for 8 Hours, Blocked Access to Lawyer
newrepublic.com·Jan 23, 2026·archived copy
- I’m a US citizen and a veteran. ICE arrested me for no reason.
newsletter.ofthebrave.org·Sep 30, 2025·archived copy
- aol.com
- Vet sues over ‘nightmare’ detention over Camarillo raid
thecamarilloacorn.com·Feb 27, 2026·archived copy
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