ACLU sues ICE over warrantless arrests, citizen detention in Ohio
Aug 2, 2026·Location: Columbus, OH
Country of origin: Honduras
Court Order ViolationClass Action/Policy ChallengeCivil Rights/Damages SuitRacial ProfilingUnlawful Arrest/EntryRaidU.S. CitizenVisaWork AuthorizationDetainmentOhio

The ACLU of Ohio filed a federal lawsuit alleging that ICE agents repeatedly violated federal law by making warrantless arrests without determining flight risk, detained individuals for weeks or months, and mistreated detainees. The lawsuit details cases involving people with valid visas, work permits, and U.S. citizens from Puerto Rico, suggesting possible racial profiling. The plaintiffs seek class action status and want courts to stop warrantless arrests and require compensation for those improperly detained.
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