ACLU sues ICE over citizen's detainment in Indy - 13 WTHR Indianapolis

ACLU sues ICE over citizen's detainment in Indy

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INDIANAPOLIS -

The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana says a naturalized U.S. citizen was illegally detained for three days in Indianapolis for possible deportation.

The ACLU filed a lawsuit against unknown agents of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on behalf of Victor Jimenez on Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Indianapolis. The suit alleges the agency violated his Fourth Amendment rights against unreasonable search and seizure.

The ACLU says Jimenez was arrested on Aug. 28 and was eligible for bail but couldn't be released because of an ICE immigration detainer that required he be held pending possible immigration proceedings. The ACLU says Jimenez has been a U.S. citizen since 2000, and U.S. citizens can't be deported.

A spokeswoman for ICE didn't have any immediate comment concerning the case.

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