Alaska lawmakers probe state detention policies following ICE arrest of Soldotna family

By: Corinne Smith

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: February 25, 2026

Words: 1,508

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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The arrest of a Soldotna family by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, including two teens and a 5-year-old, has prompted a wave of concern and lawmakers to hold an investigatory hearing on Monday on the arrest and detention of minors in Alaska.

“As far as I am aware, the detention of children by ICE in Alaska is unprecedented,” said Rep. Andrew Gray, D-Anchorage, who chairs the House Judiciary Committee. In opening remarks, he questioned …

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