Detention

Inside North Lake: Attorneys Share Insights on New ICE Detention Center’s Conditions and Access

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Baldwin, Michigan — Three months have passed since the North Lake Correctional Facility began operating as an immigration detention center. This new role has focused on processing detainees for deportation, while their attorneys maintain a critical connection with them throughout their confinement. Opened in mid-June, the North Lake facility is a former prison located in Lake County and is now under the jurisdiction of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Attorneys working with detainees emphasize the significance of maintaining access for legal counsel within the facility. Richard Kessler, an immigration attorney based in Grand Rapids, has … Read more

Lawyer Claims Unlawful Detention Under Terrorism Act Amid Legal Battle Over Client Confidentiality

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Holyhead, Wales — A lawyer known for representing Hamas has filed a legal challenge against the home secretary and the chief constable of North Wales police, claiming he faced unlawful detention under the Terrorism Act. Fahad Ansari, who was questioned and had his mobile phone seized by police upon returning from a family vacation in Ireland, alleges that his detention was unjustified and that the authorities were improperly targeting him due to his legal work. On August 6, Ansari was stopped by officers at the port of Holyhead, where he was returning with his wife … Read more

Unwavering Detention: Restaurant Workers Held Despite Legal Status Claims

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YPSILANTI, Mich. — A group of restaurant workers continues to be detained despite claims from their legal representatives asserting that they hold valid immigration status. The ongoing situation has sparked concerns about the treatment of workers in the food service industry. Authorities initially apprehended the workers during an operation intended to address immigration violations. However, their attorney argues that these individuals are legally present in the country and thus should not be subject to removal proceedings. The legal team is calling for immediate release, stating that the detentions are unwarranted given the workers’ legal standing. … Read more

Controversial ICE Detention Ends: Waco Man Noe Guerrero Returns Home After Charges Dropped

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WACO, Texas — Noe Guerrero, a local resident detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in July, has been released and is back home, as confirmed by his attorney. Guerrero was taken into custody on suspicion of not having the necessary immigration documents. However, just days after his arrest, the charges were dropped when it was determined that he did, in fact, possess the required documentation in his vehicle. Despite this, ICE chose to maintain his detention, triggering a wave of protests from community members advocating for his release in Waco. An Immigration Court … Read more