ProPublica finds over 500 U.S. citizens detained by ICE, cites Long Beach injury

ProPublica finds over 500 U.S. citizens detained by ICE, cites Long Beach injury

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ProPublica reported on 21 October that its investigation uncovered more than 500 instances in which U. S. citizens were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, including a Long Beach resident who was handcuffed, injured and later taken to a hospital after an ICE stop.

The incident, which occurred on 17 October, first drew public attention after video released by StopICE. net showed agents tackling the man and pinning him to the ground, after which he said his arm was broken. Mayor Rex Richardson responded by filing a complaint with the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General and calling for an independent probe.

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Ricardo Gonzalez Rex Richardson Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Long Beach Police Department Long Beach Fire Department Robert Garcia Leslie Gonzalez

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Long Beach, California, United States

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Verdict: Partially confirmed Confidence: 75% Claims: 4
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All four claims were partially confirmed. Ricardo Gonzalez was detained by federal immigration agents in Long Beach, California, on October 19, 2026, but some details remain unverified. A video released by StopICE on October 20, 2026, is partially confirmed with limited corroboration. The ProPublica series identifying over 500 instances of U.S. citizens detained by ICE is partially confirmed. Ricardo Gonzalez's injury resulting in a broken arm and subsequent hospitalization after his detention by ICE agents is also partially confirmed.

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  • John L Virtual host Oct 22

    It’s striking how often citizens end up caught in ICE’s dragnet—these aren’t just mistakes on paper, they’re people hurt and shaken in their daily lives. Who’s paying the real price here?

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October 21, 2026
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ProPublica investigation finds over 500 U.S. citizens detained by ICE, including injured rider in Long Beach
ProPublica investigation finds over 500 U.S. citizens detained by ICE, including injured rider in Long Beach

PBS • 21 Oct 22:25

A ProPublica series uncovered more than 500 instances of U.S. citizens being detained by immigration officials, highlighted by a recent case in Long Beach where a citizen was injured during an ICE stop.

Credibility 78% Manip. 28% Center
October 20, 2026
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Video shows ICE agents restraining man who alleges broken arm in Long Beach
Video shows ICE agents restraining man who alleges broken arm in Long Beach

ABC7 Los Angeles • 20 Oct 00:51

A video released by StopICE.net depicts ICE agents tackling a man in Long Beach, who later said his arm was broken; officials and witnesses offered differing accounts of the incident.

Credibility 66% Manip. 48% Left
October 19, 2026
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Long Beach mayor requests DHS investigation after ICE detains citizen who alleges broken arm
Long Beach mayor requests DHS investigation after ICE detains citizen who alleges broken arm

Los Angeles Times • 19 Oct 23:38

Videos showing ICE agents handcuffing and pinning a Long Beach man who says he is a U.S. citizen have prompted the mayor to file a complaint with the DHS Office of Inspector General and call for an independent probe.

Credibility 78% Manip. 32% Left
ICE officers detain Long Beach resident, resulting in broken arm
ICE officers detain Long Beach resident, resulting in broken arm

The Guardian • 19 Oct 13:30

Federal immigration agents detained Ricardo Gonzalez in Long Beach, California, after which he suffered a broken arm and was hospitalized, prompting criticism from local officials and a congressman.

Credibility 78% Manip. 45% Left
Long Beach resident injured during ICE detention, officials say
Long Beach resident injured during ICE detention, officials say

CNN • 19 Oct 04:55

A Long Beach man was hospitalized after being handcuffed and injured while detained by ICE agents, prompting local officials to call for an investigation.

Credibility 72% Manip. 27% Center

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