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Two U.S. citizens detained during immigration enforcement in Norfolk

Aug 7, 2026·Location: Norfolk, VA

Two U.S. citizens detained during immigration enforcement in Norfolk
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Two U.S. citizens were detained during an immigration enforcement operation in Norfolk, Virginia. The incident was among cases documented in a ProPublica investigation identifying more than 500 U.S. citizens detained by immigration agents since January 2025.

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