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Wisconsin sheriff sues woman over alleged fake ICE detention claim
A Wisconsin sheriff is suing a woman for $1 million after she allegedly faked an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention at a hotel recently. The sheriff says the false report prompted a law enforcement response and caused harm that justifies the damages claim.
Fox News reported the sheriff explained his reasons in an interview and described the incident as a misuse of public resources. Incidents that involve false immigration claims can strain local agencies and amplify tensions over immigration enforcement, given widespread public attention to ICE actions.
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- Sheriff Dale Schmidt filed a civil defamation lawsuit seeking $1 million in damages.
- Sundas "Sunny" Naqvi claimed she was held about 40 hours in ICE and Dodge County custody.
- DHS and hotel surveillance evidence cited by Schmidt indicate Naqvi spent that time at a hotel spa and nearby businesses, not in jail.
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