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Advocates Challenge ICE’s Bond Policy Changes with Groundbreaking Class Action Lawsuit

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DENVER — A new wave of immigration policies from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is drawing criticism from advocates for immigrant rights. Advocates argue that recently announced guidelines stripping immigrants of bond eligibility represent a troubling departure from decades of established practice. In July, ICE revealed the updated policy, stating that individuals who enter the United States unlawfully would no longer have the opportunity to secure bond. This shift has prompted the filing of a class-action lawsuit led by immigration attorney Hans Meyer, who contends that the policy is unlawful. “For 30 years, immigration law … Read more

Court Ruling Grounds ICE’s Deportation Efforts, Offering Relief to Thousands

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A federal judge’s ruling in Seattle has temporarily halted deportation proceedings by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), delivering a significant setback to the agency’s operations. The decision comes amidst ongoing legal challenges to the Trump administration’s immigration policies, which critics argue have been overly harsh and unjust. U.S. District Judge Thomas Zilly stated that the court found substantial evidence suggesting that the deportations could be detrimental to the plaintiffs involved in the case. The judge’s order provides relief to a group of immigrants facing imminent removal from the country, a development that advocates for … Read more

Federal Judge Blocks ICE’s Last-Minute Attempt to Transfer Milford High Student Ahead of Immigration Hearing

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MILFORD, Mass. — A federal judge has halted a last-minute effort by immigration officials to relocate an 18-year-old Milford High School student just one day before his scheduled court appearance on immigration matters. U.S. District Judge George O’Toole denied a request from government attorneys seeking to transfer Marcelo Gomes Da Silva to another state after previously instructing that any relocation must allow for a minimum of 48 hours’ notice. According to court documents, motions for transfer and notification were submitted by Patricia Hyde, acting Field Office Director for Boston’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), along … Read more