A Native American woman was reportedly nearly turned over to federal immigration authorities after a wrongful ICE detainer was issued by an Iowa jail.

Leticia Jacobo, a 24-year-old member of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community in Arizona, was held past her release date when the detainer was mistakenly applied to her case, according to the Arizona Mirror.

Newsweek has contacted the Department of Homeland Security for comment.

Why It Matters

Immigration authorities have faced increased scrutiny over allegations of racial profiling. Indigenous advocates have raised concerns about Native Americans being mistakenly flagged for immigration enforcement, as the Trump administration moves forward with an aggressive mass-deportation policy.

What To Know

Jacobo was booked into the

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