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Fact Check: Did ICE Arrest a 13-Year-Old?

By Bryan Chai October 14, 2025 at 4:18am

They say that stereotypes often begin with a kernel of truth.

That same kernel is apparently all the establishment media needs to run with a story — especially one that’s anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

So, just to get this out of the way, are the recent headlines accusing ICE of apprehending a teenager true? Yes, but they’re lacking sorely needed context.

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Bryan Chai

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Bryan Chai has written news and sports for The Western Journal for more than five years and has produced more than 1,300 stories. He specializes in the NBA and NFL as well as politics.

Bryan Chai has written news and sports for The Western Journal for more than five years and has produced more than 1,300 stories. He specializes in the NBA and NFL as well as politics. He graduated with a BA in Creative Writing from the University of Arizona. He is an avid fan of sports, video games, politics and debate.

Birthplace

Hawaii

Education

Class of 2010 University of Arizona. BEAR DOWN.

Location

Phoenix, Arizona

Languages Spoken

English, Korean

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Sports, Entertainment, Science/Tech