Ice

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

by

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

"Immigration Judge Denies Bond for Shooting Victim Detained by ICE, Sparking Outcry Over Treatment of Crime Victims"

by

IOWA CITY, Iowa — An immigration judge has ruled that a man detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will remain in custody following a request for bond. Felipe de Jesus Hernandez Marcelo, 28, has been held since he sought police assistance as a victim of a severe shooting incident in Muscatine, Iowa. Hernandez, originally from Mexico, entered the United States illegally in 2021. His detention began on June 24, shortly after he sustained life-threatening gunshot wounds during a robbery attempt. In the aftermath of the attack, he has been attempting to obtain a special … Read more

Jury Acquits ICE Protester of Assault Charges in Landmark LA Case

by

Los Angeles, CA — A jury acquitted Brayan Ramos-Brito of assaulting a federal agent during a demonstration in Los Angeles County, marking a significant outcome in a series of similar cases. The verdict came after a two-day trial that scrutinized the events surrounding a protest against immigration enforcement. Ramos-Brito was charged with assault stemming from a June protest outside the Homeland Security Investigations building in Paramount. Initially facing a felony accusation, federal authorities later downgraded the charge to misdemeanor assault. During the trial, U.S. Border Patrol Sector Chief Gregory Bovino testified to witnessing Ramos-Brito deliver … Read more

Federal Judge Upholds Humanitarian Standards for Immigrant Detainees at NYC Ice Facility Amidst Overcrowding Concerns

by

A federal judge in New York has upheld restrictions on the number of immigrants that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can detain at 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan, emphasizing the need for humane conditions and legal representation for detainees. This ruling, issued on Wednesday, follows concerns raised about overcrowding and unsanitary conditions faced by immigrants held at the facility. Judge Lewis Kaplan agreed with claims made by immigrants and advocacy groups, including the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU), the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), and Make the Road New York. In a decision … Read more