U.S. Citizen Injured in Illinois After ICE Agents Mistake Him for Fugitive

A U.S. citizen was injured in Evanston, Illinois, after ICE agents mistook him for a fugitive and attempted to arrest him. The incident has sparked condemnat...

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September 24, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Evanston, Illinois — A U.S. citizen was left injured on the side of the road in a Chicago suburb after a confrontation with immigration enforcement agents who mistakenly identified him as a fugitive, according to local police and a witness.

The man, whose identity was not disclosed, was taken to the hospital after the encounter on Sunday in Evanston, a city around 12 miles north of downtown Chicago. He reported injuries to his head, neck, and teeth, according to a release from the Evanston Police Department.

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Federal agents had been searching for a fugitive with a Chicago address when they approached the man, leading to a struggle that resulted in his injuries. The agents later released him after realizing he was a U.S. citizen. Local officials have condemned the incident, highlighting growing concerns over immigration enforcement tactics.

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