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ICE Agents Investigate Trump Supporters; DHS Defends Actions

Updated 2026-08-17 13:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

Federal officials acknowledged that ICE special agents tracked a New York man to question him about a critical email he sent to the former head of ICE. The Department of Homeland Security defended its actions, despite criticism from agency critics.

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DHS defends investigating agency critics and giving them warning notices

Federal officials acknowledged that ICE special agents tracked a New York man to his house, the airport and a hotel to question him about a critical email he sent to the former head of ICE in January.

2026-08-17 13:31 UTC