We Checked Reports that ICE Is Detaining Native Americans in Deportation Raids
Posts on social media claimed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents had targeted members of Native American nations for detention and deportation. Indeed, as ICE ramped up arrests for deportation,
‘Fear’ in Navajo Nation as Trump’s Immigration Raids Reach Native Americans
The Navajo Nation is on edge after some 15 people were reportedly detained or questioned by federal agents at their homes or workplaces as part of President Donald Trump’s much-hyped immigration crackdown.
How Navajo advocacy organizations are helping in light of ICE detaining tribal members
Fear has spread across Navajo communities over a dozen tribal members have been questioned or detained by ICE.
Native Americans say tribal members harassed by immigration agents
Native Americans and Democratic lawmakers allege Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are harassing tribal members as they carry out President Donald Trump's crackdown on migrants.
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Navajo Nation sets up tipline for tribal members if they encounter U.S. immigration agents
In northern Arizona, tribal leaders are informing residents that the country’s immigration agencies are not targeting indigenous residents amid unsubstantiated claims. At the same time, they want constituents to be prepared if they do.
Trump immigration raids snag U.S. citizens, including Native Americans, raising racial profiling fears
A U.S. veteran and Navajo residents have been asked for identification. Critics are complaining of racial profiling as raids and deportations increase.
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Immigration raids in Southwest raise fears of racial profiling against Natives
According to Navajo Nation officials, at least 15 Navajo citizens have reported being questioned, detained and asked to produce proof of citizenship by federal officials ring immigration raids in New Mexico and Arizona over the past week.
Reports of Navajo people being detained in immigration sweeps sparks concern from tribal leaders
As U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement intensifies its efforts to apprehend and deport undocumented immigrants throughout the country, concern is rising among Indigenous communities residing in urban areas about reports of Indigenous people being detained in the Phoenix metro area.
Navajo Nation leaders raise alarm over reports of Indigenous people being questioned and detained during immigration sweeps
At least 15 Indigenous people in Arizona and New Mexico have reported being stopped at their homes and workplaces, questioned or detained by federal law enforcement and asked to produce proof of citizenship during immigration raids since Wednesday,
Navajo Nation leaders address reports of ICE detaining tribal citizens
Social media reports of Navajo citizens being detained by ICE prompted Navajo leaders to explore ways to protect their people.
Where is ICE now? What to know as Trump's immigration raids and deportations unfold
Migrants across the U.S. and Arizona faced the spectre of ICE raids under the new administration of President Donald Trump.
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Navajo Nation says members ‘mis-profiled’ in midst of ICE raids
An official with the Navajo Nation says it appears once again Native Americans are being victimized in cases of mistaken identity as the Trump administration moves to crack down on alleged illegal migrants.