ICE Accused of Detaining ‘Out-of-Status’ Immigrants At USCIS
November 20, 2025
12:22 pm
San Diego reports say applicants at a citizenship center were arrested during routine appointments, sparking concern among attorneys and migrant advocates.
Attorneys and migrant-rights advocates in San Diego say federal immigration officers have been arresting “out-of-status” immigrants inside a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) building, targeting people arriving for routine citizenship and visa appointments. The reports have raised fears of a growing enforcement tactic at a site traditionally viewed as a neutral processing center rather than an arrest point.
Concerns intensified this week after the detention of Hanne Daguman, a Norwegian national who was attending a USCIS appointment on …
