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A concerning incident was reported on social media involving a man of Indian descent who was allegedly racially profiled by ICE agents at Union Station. The man was detained for over 40 minutes while the agents checked his phone and interrogated him. This incident occurred early in the morning while he was dropping off a friend. The agents insisted on unlocking his WhatsApp to check his messages, threatening not to release him unless he complied. After realizing he was innocent, they finally let him go. The incident left him so shaken that he had to call in sick to work. The post seeks to find out if anyone else has had a similar experience at Union Station.
Answers from Social Media
The incident sparked a discussion on social media, with many users sharing their views and experiences. One user pointed out that such incidents are becoming increasingly common following the US Supreme Court’s ruling on September 8, 2025, which lifted restrictions on ICE using race, ethnicity, language, or appearance as a primary factor in ‘roving’ stops for immigration checks…