Over 500 'Collateral' ICE Arrests in Ohio Spark Lawsuit

U.S. citizen sues Trump administration after being detained twice by immigration agents despite valid ID

Apr. 10, 2026 at 11:16am

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An abstract, fragmented painting in shades of blue, grey, and black depicting a person's handcuffed hands, conceptually representing the disruption and chaos of immigration enforcement actions.A lawsuit over 'collateral' ICE arrests in Ohio exposes the civil rights concerns surrounding the agency's aggressive enforcement tactics.Canton Today

A 21-year-old U.S. citizen from El Salvador is suing the Trump administration after being arrested twice by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during a workplace raid in Canton, Ohio, despite having valid identification showing his legal status.

Why it matters

The case highlights concerns over 'collateral' arrests by ICE, where agents detain individuals not directly targeted in an operation, raising questions about the agency's tactics and the civil rights implications for citizens and legal residents caught up in immigration enforcement actions.

The details

Carlos Amaya, a 21-year-old with legal status in the U.S., was arrested during an ICE raid at his workplace in Canton, Ohio. Despite providing valid identification proving his citizenship, Amaya was detained by agents and held for several hours before being released. This was the second time Amaya had been arrested by ICE, even though he has legal status to live and work in the country.

  • Amaya was first arrested by ICE in 2025.
  • Amaya was arrested again during an ICE raid in Canton, Ohio in April 2026.

The players

Carlos Amaya

A 21-year-old U.S. citizen from El Salvador who was arrested twice by ICE despite having valid identification.

Trump administration

The federal government that Amaya is suing over the ICE arrests.

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What’s next

Amaya's lawsuit against the Trump administration is ongoing, with a court date scheduled for later this year to determine if his civil rights were violated by the ICE arrests.

The takeaway

This case highlights the broader concerns over ICE's use of 'collateral' arrests, which critics say unfairly target individuals not directly involved in immigration enforcement actions and raise serious civil liberties issues, even for U.S. citizens.