Detention

Judge Rules Against CoreCivic’s Immigrant Detention Plans in Leavenworth: City Triumphs in Land Use Dispute

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LEAVENWORTH, Kan. — A judge ruled Wednesday that CoreCivic, a major U.S. private prison operator, cannot house immigrants facing deportation in a closed detention center near Kansas City without an official permit from the city. The decision, made by Leavenworth County Judge John Bryant, follows a packed hearing that supported the city’s request for a temporary restraining order against the prison company. CoreCivic previously argued that delaying the opening of the 1,033-bed facility would result in $4.2 million lost in monthly revenue. Local officials expressed concern about the imminent arrival of detainees as part of … Read more

Judge Halts Deportation of Two Maryland Women, Unveiling Allegations of Inhumane ICE Detention Practices

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Two women living in Maryland who were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will remain in the United States after a federal judge ruled to suspend their deportation. U.S. District Court Judge Julie Rubin clarified that her ruling applies solely to these two individuals and does not serve as a nationwide injunction. The federal class action lawsuit was initiated earlier this month by the Amica Center for Immigrant Rights and the National Immigration Project. Their attorneys assert that the women had been lawfully residing in Maryland for an extended period. While the women’s identities … Read more

Legal Team Voices Relief as Moshen Mahdawi is Released from Detention Center

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Lawyers for Moshen Mahdawi are speaking out following his release from a detention center, marking a significant turn in a high-profile case that has drawn attention from various advocacy groups. Mahdawi, who had been held for several months, is now free to rejoin his family as legal representatives confirm that his case will continue to be monitored closely. After enduring a lengthy legal battle, Mahdawi expressed relief upon his release, highlighting the emotional toll that his detention had taken on him and his loved ones. His attorney emphasized the importance of due process and underscored … Read more

Report Unveils Systematic Targeting and Detention of Palestinian Medical Workers by Israeli Forces Amid Gaza Conflict

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LONDON, U.K. — Human rights organizations have alleged that the Israeli military is deliberately targeting Gaza’s health care system amid ongoing conflict, resulting in widespread detentions and damage to medical facilities that have left the sector in crisis. According to Healthcare Workers Watch, a Palestinian advocacy group, as of February, Israeli forces have detained 162 medical staff, including 20 doctors and several of Gaza’s top health specialists. The group’s reports highlight the removal of these workers from their hospital positions, worsening a health crisis exacerbated by recent military actions. Some 24 of these workers remain … Read more