Idaho immigration raid involves use of zip ties, sparks ACLU lawsuit
Feb 12, 2026·Location: Idaho

An immigration enforcement raid in Idaho resulted in the use of zip ties on detainees, according to NBC News. An ACLU lawsuit has been filed against ICE in relation to the incident.
Sources
- Idaho families sue over immigration raid that swept up hundreds, including U.S. citizens
NBC News·Feb 11, 2026·archived copy
- idahocapitalsun.com
- acluidaho.org
- ACLU Files Lawsuit Against Federal, State, and Local Police for Mass Immigration Raid at Family Event in Wilder, Idaho | American Civil Liberties Union
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