Lawsuit Filed Over Wilder ICE Raid

Plaintiffs argue federal, local officials overstepped in October operation

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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A potential class-action lawsuit has been filed by some of the 400 individuals detained during an ICE raid at a Wilder, Idaho horse racing track in October. The plaintiffs argue the operation was an overreach of power that utilized racial profiling.

Why it matters

This case represents a major legal challenge to ICE tactics that allegedly discriminate based on ethnicity, coming in the second term of the Trump administration when immigration enforcement has remained a top priority.

The details

The ACLU announced the lawsuit on Tuesday, stating it serves as the 'first major challenge' to ICE practices that the plaintiffs claim unfairly target certain ethnic groups. The October raid at the Wilder horse racing track resulted in the detention of around 400 individuals.

  • The ICE raid occurred in October 2026.
  • The ACLU announced the lawsuit on Tuesday, February 11, 2026.

The players

ACLU

The American Civil Liberties Union, a nonprofit organization dedicated to defending civil rights and civil liberties.

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What’s next

The lawsuit will now proceed through the legal system, with the potential to set new precedents around ICE enforcement practices.

The takeaway

This case highlights ongoing concerns about racial profiling and overreach in immigration enforcement, with the ACLU seeking to hold federal and local officials accountable through the courts.