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ICE Raid Mistakenly Targets U.S. Citizen Family in Oklahoma

Federal agents raided a newly moved-in family's home, seizing property and forcing them outside in the rain, as part of a human smuggling investigation targeting previous residents.

Government agents muster nearby before an immigration sting at Corso's Flower and Garden Center, Tuesday, June 5, 2018, in Castalia, Ohio.
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Overview

  • ICE executed a court-authorized search warrant at an Oklahoma City home as part of a human smuggling probe but targeted the wrong family due to outdated information.
  • The family, U.S. citizens who had recently moved from Maryland, were forced outside in the rain in their undergarments while agents searched the home.
  • Agents confiscated the family's phones, laptops, and life savings as evidence, leaving them without resources or a clear process for reclaiming their belongings.
  • The U.S. Marshals Service and FBI denied involvement in the raid, despite agents identifying themselves as members of these agencies, leaving accountability unclear.
  • Homeland Security confirmed the mistake and stated the intended targets were former residents, while the family continues to face uncertainty and psychological trauma.