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Buttigieg Says Fabricated CPS Call Led to 24-Hour Separation From His Twins

Michigan State Police have called the report false, warning that hoax child‑welfare tips divert emergency resources and put families at risk.

Dodge County Sheriff Files $1 Million Defamation Suit Over Alleged ICE Detention Hoax