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ICE accused of using ‘burrito’ restraint on immigrants as punishment

The lawsuit seeks records on ICE’s use of the WRAP after complaints of breathing problems, injuries and possible deaths during deportations.

  • On Thursday, the ACLU sued ICE in Los Angeles federal court, seeking agency records regarding the use of the WRAP, a full-body restraint device used during deportations and immigration custody.
  • A November 2024 Department of Homeland Security civil rights report alleged ICE used the WRAP 'inappropriately,' causing breathing difficulty and pain. The ACLU further alleges the device punishes individuals protesting deportations.
  • Medical experts warn prolonged immobilization risks positional asphyxia and circulatory distress. An October 2025 Associated Press report identified 12 fatal cases where the WRAP played a role in deaths.
  • An ICE spokesperson stated the WRAP is used only on 'combative or potentially self-harming detainees' during flights. On Friday, The Trump administration called the lawsuit 'another false allegation.'
  • Congresswoman Delia introduced the Full Body Restraint Prohibition Act in February to ban federal funds for the WRAP's acquisition and use. The pending legislation represents a broader effort to restrict the device.
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MyNewsLA.com broke the news on Friday, September 25, 2026.
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