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AP investigation: Documents support claim ICE has detained a mentally ill US citizen since January

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has detained a man for nearly a year while attempting to deport him to Jamaica. The individual, who is reported to be mentally ill, maintains that he is a Jamaican national, but his mother, legal counsel, and public records indicate he was born in the United States.

The case, which originated in Iowa, has drawn scrutiny due to the conflicting claims regarding the detainee's citizenship status. An investigation into the matter has surfaced documents that support the assertion that the man is a U.S. citizen, raising questions regarding the accuracy of the deportation proceedings currently underway.

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