Archive · 27 Jul 2025
ICE Disputes Lawyer's Claim of Taco Bell Phone Number
An immigration lawyer said that when she called ICE for help, they gave her a Taco Bell's phone number instead.
The government agency denied the claim, saying the lawyer was seeking attention.
They stated they tried to contact the lawyer to help, but she did not respond.
People online have mixed reactions with some supporting the lawyer and others doubting her story.
An immigration lawyer, Trisha Chatterjee, claimed ICE provided a Taco Bell phone number when she sought assistance.
ICE responded by accusing Chatterjee of "lying for likes" and attempting to smear their law enforcement.
Chatterjee stated she was trying to find contact information to submit paperwork for her clients detained at Butler County Jail.
Homeland Security said ICE tried to contact Chatterjee after the video but she did not respond to their attempts.
Netizens reacted with strong opinions, including calls for disbarment and deportation of the lawyer.
- Who
- Trisha Chatterjee, an immigration lawyer, and the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and ICE.
- What
- An immigration lawyer alleged ICE provided a Taco Bell phone number instead of a contact.
- When
- The incident and dispute occurred recently.
- Where
- The lawyer is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. The issue involves the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
- Why
- The lawyer was attempting to contact ICE about her clients' paperwork, leading to a public dispute over the validity of her claims.
The Lawyer's Claims
DHS and ICE's Response
Credibility of Claims
The Lawyer's Claims
ICE provided a Taco Bell number instead of a helpful contact.
DHS and ICE's Response
DHS/ICE denies the claim, and says it is to smear them.
Public Perception
The Lawyer's Claims
The lawyer is credible; doubts about ICE's behavior are raised.
DHS and ICE's Response
The lawyer is not credible; questions of motives raised.
- Lawyer
- Trisha Chatterjee
- Agency Involved
- ICE (US Immigration and Customs Enforcement)
- DHS Stance
- Claims are false, 'lying for likes'
- Online Reactions
- Mixed; some believe Chatterjee, others doubt her claims
- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
