For Indigenous Americans it’s unthinkable, but true. ICE is arresting, detaining Native Americans.

By: Rebecca Tallent

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: February 10, 2026

Words: 857

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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For Indigenous Americans it is unthinkable, but true.

ICE officers are arresting and detaining Native Americans, not distinguishing them from Central and South American immigrants.

As a result, tribal nations across the U.S. are encouraging their citizens to always carry their tribal identification cards with them, not just in Minneapolis but around the country.

Since 1780, the U.S. has repeatedly promised in more than 370 treaties with various tribes to always protect the lives …

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