Immigration Advocates Protest Arrests During Sex Slave Raid

Immigration advocates want an investigation into the arrests of dozens of Mexicans and Guatemalans taken into custody during raids targeting an alleged sex trafficking ring in South Florida.

The advocates say the 77 foreign nationals detained last month were not involved in sex trafficking.

They claim U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents used excessive force and pointed guns at the detainees' heads. The group has asked the U.S. Attorney's Office for an investigation.


ICE denied the allegations Tuesday but said they would receive an independent review. Spokeswoman Nicole Navas says ICE agents "must ensure a secure environment" when executing criminal search warrants.

ICE reported rescuing nine trafficking victims and arrested four people on sex trafficking charges during the raids.

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