Why is ICE seizing people’s phones and documents?

By: Max Nesterak

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: February 12, 2026

Words: 1,301

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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After the federal agents took the shackles off Gust Johnson’s ankles to release him from detainment, he asked for his phone back.

That would be staying at the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, the agent told him, as part of their investigation into him assaulting a federal agent.

“I didn’t assault an officer. I got assaulted by three officers,” he replied.

The 76-year-old Marine Corps combat veteran and mostly retired nurse was still bleeding from …

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