Fact Check – Have no American citizens been detained in Trump’s immigration crackdowns?

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Claimant: Kristi Noem (R)


Claim: “No American citizens have been arrested or detained” during the Trump administration’s immigration crackdowns.


Rating: BLATANT LIE


Explanation: Court filings, DHS statements, and investigations show numerous U.S. citizens have been wrongly detained by immigration agents, including during Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago. At least 170 cases were documented nationwide.


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Date: 11/02/2025


 

Last Updated on November 3, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check

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