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Army veteran detained by ICE in 2025 to attend State of the Union

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Army veteran detained by ICE in 2025 to attend State of the Union
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A US citizen and Army veteran was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Ventura County, California. The veteran, a former infantryman and disabled individual, was on his way to work as a security officer when he was caught up in an immigration raid. He was subjected to tear gas, pepper spray, and had his car window broken by the agents.

The veteran was then taken into custody and held for three days in solitary confinement at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles. Further details of the incident are available from the source, including the veteran's upcoming attendance at a notable event.

Originally reported by Military Times - Veterans. Read the original article →
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