Consider This from NPR Congress is investigating cases of U.S. citizens detained in immigration raids
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Oct 24, 2025 
Robert Garcia, a U.S. Representative from California and ranking member on the House Oversight Committee, discusses alarming cases of U.S. citizens detained during immigration raids. He reveals that over 170 citizens have been affected since the Trump Administration's crackdown began. Garcia and Sen. Blumenthal are launching an investigation to document these incidents, highlighting concerns about due process and profiling. He explains the limitations they face without subpoena power but emphasizes that accountability and documentation can still drive policy change.
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Citizen Arrested During Raid
- George Redis described being tear-gassed, pepper-sprayed, and dragged from his car during an immigration raid despite offering proof of U.S. citizenship.
- He spent three days in detention, requested a lawyer and phone calls, and says officials ignored those requests.
Citizens Swept Up In Crackdown
- ProPublica reported at least 170 U.S. citizens were arrested or detained by immigration agents since Trump's second term began.
- Many detentions occurred amid chaotic protests or by roving agents, raising profiling concerns.
Lawmaker Sees Racial Profiling
- Representative Robert Garcia called the detentions 'completely outrageous' and said citizens have been held without due process or legal access.
- He asserted race and ethnicity appear to be driving many of the enforcement actions.