LOCAL CHIEFS: FBI, NOT ICE, LED IDAHO RAID — DHS CREDITED ICE AFTER 105 IMMIGRATION ARRESTS
Idaho Capital Sun|Oct 22, 2025
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Canyon County’s sheriff and Nampa’s police chief say an FBI task force—not ICE—led a southwest Idaho raid tied to an alleged illegal horse-racing gambling ring. DHS publicly credited ICE, which it says made 105 immigration arrests, while locals say ICE mainly processed immigration detainees. Advocates allege aggressive tactics, including detaining attendees and zip-tying children; ICE denies restraining minors. ACLU of Idaho is demanding transparency on who authorized the operation and use of force.
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