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Justice Restored: Wrongly Deported Migrant Abrego Freed After Legal Battle

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Abrego, Texas — A migrant who was wrongfully deported has been released from custody, according to his lawyer. The news of the release comes after advocacy groups raised concerns over the circumstances surrounding his deportation, which they argue was a grave injustice. The migrant, identified as 26-year-old Abrego, was deported to Mexico despite having legal avenues to remain in the United States. His situation drew widespread attention, prompting calls for a reassessment of his case amidst fears that he could face danger in his home country. Abrego’s lawyer stated that his client was wrongfully removed … Read more

Utah Immigration Lawyer and Former Advocate for Freed Hostage Mistakenly Ordered to Leave the U.S.

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South Jordan, Utah – A mistaken email from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security instructing a Utah-based immigration lawyer to leave the United States has raised concerns about potential errors in the immigration enforcement system. Carlos Trujillo, the lawyer who was pivotal in the effort to release American Josh Holt from captivity in Venezuela, is a naturalized U.S. citizen and was perplexed to receive the notice. Trujillo expressed his shock and concern, stating that the email, even if erroneous, sparked fears of possible wrongful detentions in the future. The email arrived in his inbox on … Read more

Maui Man Freed After 30 Years as New DNA Clears Him, Court Denies Bail Request in Retrial Deliberation

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HONOLULU — A Maui man, who spent three decades behind bars, returned to court this Friday after being released last week due to new DNA evidence which cast significant doubt on his murder conviction from the 1990s. This legal pivot has refueled discussions around the use of DNA technology in revisiting old criminal cases. Gordon Cordeiro, now 50, was arrested in 1994 on charges of murdering 20-year-old Timmy Blaisdell in an area of Kula known as “Skid Row.” Convicted largely based on the evidence presented at the time, Cordeiro has always maintained his innocence. After … Read more

Freed After Eight Years, Bangladeshi Barrister Uncovers New Hopes Amidst National Reckoning

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Dhaka, Bangladesh – Emerging from years of darkness and disorientation, Bangladeshi lawyer Ahmad Bin Quasem recounted the harrowing ordeal that began eight years ago with his abrupt abduction. Initially blindfolded and handcuffed by unidentified assailants, Quasem was forcibly taken from his home, marking the start of a prolonged absence from the world outside. Only recently was Quasem unexpectedly freed, left in a ditch at the edge of Dhaka. This sudden release brought him face-to-face with a nation that had undergone significant political upheaval. The barrister’s freedom coincided with the flight from the country of Sheikh … Read more