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Notorious ‘Tan Mom’ says she was stopped by ‘racist’ ICE agents because her skin is so dark

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Patricia Krentcil— who gained notoriety when she was arrested for allegedly bringing her 5-year-old daughter into a tanning bed — said she was nearly cuffed while at a restaurant with friends.

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  1. New York Post

    Notorious ‘Tan Mom’ says she was stopped by ‘racist’ ICE agents because her skin is so dark (opens New York Post)

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    Patricia Krentcil— who gained notoriety when she was arrested for allegedly bringing her 5-year-old daughter into a tanning bed — said she was nearly cuffed while at a restaurant with friends.

  2. Fox News

    Notorious 'Tan Mom' claims ICE agents mistook her for illegal immigrant because of extreme tan (opens Fox News)

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    Patricia Krentcil claims ICE agents nearly handcuffed her over her deep tan, questioning her citizenship as she left a restaurant with friends.

  3. Conservative Review

    ‘Tan Mom’ claims ICE nearly deported her over her skin color — Sara Gonzales wants receipts (opens Conservative Review)

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    Patricia Krentcil, the reality TV personality who became infamous for her dark, splotchy spray tan, is back in the spotlight with a startling claim: ICE agents allegedly stopped her outside a restaurant, questioned her citizenship, and nearly handcuffed her because of her skin color.

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