A U.S. citizen who was reportedly arrested by federal immigration agents outside his workplace in Simi Valley, California, believes he was targeted because of his skin color.

Newsweek has contacted the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for comment.

Why It Matters

The arrest raises concerns surrounding racial profiling by federal agents. There have been several cases of U.S. citizens who have been apprehended by officials and made allegations of racial profiling.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE ) has been facing increased scrutiny as President Donald Trump 's administration looks to remove millions of migrants to fulfill his pledge to conduct the largest mass deportation program in U.S. history.

What To Know

Rodrigo Almendarez, a U.S. citizen born in Canoga P

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