Immigration agents mistakenly detain deputy U.S. marshal in Tucson, feds confirm
Source: Arizona Daily Star
Jun 6, 2025 Updated 9 hrs ago
A deputy U.S. marshal was mistakenly detained by immigration agents inside the federal building that houses Tucson's immigration court, U.S. Marshals Service officials confirmed on Thursday. The wrongful detention was a case of mistaken identity and didn't last long, according to the federal law enforcement agency, responding to the Arizona Daily Star's inquiry about the incident.
"A Deputy US Marshal who fit the general description of a subject being sought by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) was briefly detained at a federal building in Tucson after entering the lobby of the building," the U.S. Marshals Service statement said. "The Deputy US Marshal’s identity was quickly confirmed by other law enforcement officers, and he exited the building without incident."
The agency declined to provide more details outside its statement, nor confirm the date of the incident. Multiple sources told the Star the detention took place in late May. An ICE spokeswoman did not respond to the Star's questions about the incident, submitted by email Thursday afternoon, and referred the Star back to the U.S. Marshals Service.
Deputy U.S. marshals provide broad support across the federal justice system, including providing security at federal court facilities to protect judges and court personnel; apprehending criminals; executing federal court orders; and providing for the security and transportation of federal prisoners to correctional facilities.
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