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ACLU accuses federal agents of excessive force in Idaho racetrack raid

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Federal agents detained hundreds of spectators, including children, during an illegal-gambling investigation at La Catedral Arena in Wilder, Idaho, on Sunday. The ACLU of Idaho alleged that agents used rubber bullets; authorities said four people were arrested on gambling charges, with a fifth arrested on Monday night. ICE said its role was limited to processing people with potential immigration violations.

The raid involved spectators, including children, alongside arrests in an illegal-gambling investigation.

Earlier fines and penalties by FBI

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Not namedUSD 17,000FBI raids Idaho racetrack in alleged illegal gambling investigationNot stated
FanDuel, BetMGMNot statedFederal investigators probe suspected NCAA basketball betting syndicate in MississippiNot stated

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