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Shackled Nigerian man put in full-body restraint during ICE deportation to Ghana

A Nigerian man was restrained in a full-body WRAP device during a September deportation flight to Ghana, despite being shackled and asking to speak with attorneys.

Jul 25, 2026Country of origin: Nigeria

Shackled Nigerian man put in full-body restraint during ICE deportation to Ghana
Photo via Associated Press

ICE officers placed a Nigerian man and other detainees in full-body WRAP restraint devices during a September deportation flight to Ghana, despite the detainees being shackled and asking to speak with attorneys. The AP documented at least 12 cases in the past decade where local law enforcement's use of the WRAP contributed to deaths, and identified ICE's use of the device in multiple deportations since 2020. A 2023 DHS civil rights report raised internal concerns about the device's use, citing reports of deaths, yet ICE continues deploying it despite the manufacturer's guidance for lower-threshold situations.

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