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Gardener claiming dual citizenship detained by ICE agents in Long Beach

A gardener in Long Beach's University Park Estates told agents he was a dual citizen born at Memorial Hospital before being detained. The mayor called the operation an "abduction" done without prior notice.

Jun 22, 2025Long Beach, CACountry of origin: India

Gardener claiming dual citizenship detained by ICE agents in Long Beach
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ICE agents detained a gardener working in Long Beach's University Park Estates neighborhood who told agents he was a dual citizen and showed identification. A video of the incident shows the man claiming U.S. citizenship and stating he was born at Memorial Hospital in Long Beach. Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson condemned the operation as an "abduction," stating ICE was not given prior notice and criticized the enforcement as rooted in "fear and intimidation."

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