Wisconsin Sheriff Sues Woman for False ICE Detention Claims Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt is suing Sundas Naqvi, a U.S. citizen, for allegedly fabricating a 40-hour detention by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Investigations revealed Naqvi was at a hotel, not in federal custody, prompting a defamation lawsuit and a request for cellphone evidence. Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt has initiated legal proceedings against Sundas Naqvi, a U.S. citizen residing in Skokie, Illinois. The lawsuit stems from Naqvi's claims that she was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for an extended period of 40 hours. According to Sheriff Schmidt, a comprehensive investigation conducted by the Sheriff's Office has concluded that these allegations are factually unfounded and did not occur. The Sheriff's Office stated, "After a thorough review of all available records, evidence, and timelines, the Sheriff’s Office confirms that these claims are not supported by facts and did not occur." Naqvi's assertions alleged a complex scenario involving her detention. She claimed to have been held at O’Hare International Airport, subsequently transported to a detention facility in Illinois, and then moved across state lines to Dodge County, Wisconsin. According to her claims, she was held in Dodge County before being released without documentation or assistance. She further alleged that personnel in Dodge County denied her presence while she was supposedly in their custody. However, the Sheriff's Office categorically denied any involvement, stating that there is no record of booking, detention, or release of Naqvi within Dodge County. They emphasized, "There was no transfer, request, or coordination with any federal or out-of-state agency regarding Ms. Naqvi. At no time was Ms. Naqvi in the custody of the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office." Furthermore, the agency presented U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) records as corroborating evidence, confirming the events of March 5, the date of Naqvi's alleged detention. In addition to the Sheriff's Office's investigation, a judge has granted a request for an expedited subpoena for evidence from Naqvi's cellphone, following the filing of a $1 million defamation suit by the county. This legal action underscores the seriousness with which the Sheriff's Office is treating the false claims. Meanwhile, there are conflicting reports, with Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison reportedly alleging that Naqvi and others were transported across state lines by immigration officials. Sheriff Schmidt, during a press conference, presented evidence suggesting Naqvi was actually at a hotel during the purported detention period. He stated that Naqvi had "checked into the Hampton Inn and Suites in Rosemont, Ill., for the entire duration of this alleged event." As proof, Schmidt produced a hotel bill and text message receipts. The sheriff highlighted the unusual nature of her alleged detention, noting that she reportedly enjoyed amenities such as spa services and gym access during her stay. He humorously pointed out the absence of such facilities in detention centers, stating, "Now, I don’t know about you, and my staff have never reported one — there is no spa at Broadview in Chicago, Illinois. I can also tell you there is no spa lady in our jail here in Dodge County." This situation appears to have been amplified by social media, with one account labeling it a "NEW MEDIA HOAX EXPOSED" and criticizing the media for reporting the false narrative of Naqvi being detained by ICE, when she was allegedly at a hotel receiving spa treatments. The account declared the entire story a "HOAX" and questioned whether retractments would be issued