- Undercover agents use disguises like utility workers or couriers to detain undocumented immigrants, with reports in several U.S. cities.
- ICE denies involvement in such deceptive tactics, claiming agents clearly identify themselves, while DHS attributes some operations to other federal agencies like the U.S. Marshals.
- Community activists and legislators criticize these practices for creating fear and lack of transparency, leading to proposed laws requiring clearer identification of officers during operations.