Tom Homan: “ICE can detain a US Citizen if they have probable cause or…”

“He failed to do a fingerprint, a quick fingerprint check. He failed to do facial recognition. So ICE detained him until they found out who he was. And let's make it clear, ICE can detain a US Citizen if they have probable cause or this person may have committed a crime. Detainment, short detainment and questioning. All you need is reason of suspicion. If you don't actually arrest a person and charge them, they need probable cause.” (02:02–02:11)

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