In a disturbing investigation revealing systemic concerns within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), multiple reports have emerged detailing the agency's controversial use of full-body restraint devices during deportation processes [1][5].

Deportees, speaking anonymously due to fear of reprisals, described harrowing experiences with the WRAP restraint system, colloquially referred to as 'the burrito' or 'the bag'. One Nigerian detainee recounted a nighttime deportation where officers shackled immigrants and forcibly placed them in full-body restraints, despite detainees' requests to contact legal representation [1][2].

The Associated Press investigation uncovered multiple instances where ICE appeared to exceed manufacturer guidelines and internal safety recommendations. Detainees reported feeling like they were being 'kidnapped' during these deportation procedures, highlighting potential human rights violations [5].

Internal Department of Homeland Security reports have raised significant concerns about the implementation and potential misuse of these restraint devices, suggesting a systemic pattern of potentially excessive force during deportation processes [1][5].

The federal lawsuit emerging from these incidents underscores the growing scrutiny of ICE's deportation practices, with advocates calling for immediate review and reform of current restraint protocols [4].