US citizen detained by ICE agents in Simi Valley, claims racial profiling
Aug 22, 2025·Location: Simi Valley, CA
DetainmentRacial ProfilingUnlawful Arrest/EntryU.S. CitizenWorkplaceObserver/BystanderResistanceCalifornia
Rodrigo Almendarez, a U.S. citizen born in Canoga Park, was detained by ICE agents outside his workplace in Simi Valley without being identified or told why. He was released after showing his ID and a coworker's intervention. He plans to file a lawsuit over the incident.
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