Legal

Florida’s Expanded ICE Collaboration Sparks Community Fear and Legal Concerns, Critics Say

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Tallahassee, FL — On Tuesday, immigrant communities and their supporters spoke out against a program that enlists local law enforcement in Florida to cooperate with federal immigration agents, claiming it sparks widespread fear and disrupts the lives of families. Under President Donald Trump’s administration, the use of the 287(g) program, which deputizes local police to perform immigration enforcement duties, has seen more expansive application in the state. Critics argue that the collaboration between local police and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) compels undocumented immigrants to withdraw from community engagement, fearing deportation could follow any … Read more

Duane Morris Highlights Major Legal Battles in Opioid and PFAS Litigation – Learn From Experts in New Podcast Episode

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Philadelphia, PA — Discussing key trends and developments in class action litigation, the latest episode of “Class Action Weekly Wire” produced by Duane Morris, sheds light on the 2025 edition of the Products Liability & Mass Torts Class Action Review. This discussion prominently features Duane Morris partner Jerry Maatman along with senior associates Anne Gruner and Betty Luu. Their discourse delves deeply into the intricate legal terrain shaped by recent pivotal class actions, especially those regarding opioid and PFAS litigation. In their podcast, available across multiple streaming platforms including Spotify and Apple Podcasts, the trio … Read more

U.S. Man Wrongfully Deported to El Salvador’s Notorious Prison Amid Mix-Up; Legal Battle Intensifies for His Return

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Washington, D.C. – Attorneys representing Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national wrongfully deported to El Salvador despite a U.S. judge’s orders blocking his removal, are pushing for U.S. officials to intervene and facilitate his return. Government lawyers acknowledged in court filings that an “administrative error” led to Garcia’s deportation. Abrego Garcia, who first fled to the United States in 2011 to escape threats in his home country, has been living in Maryland with his U.S. citizen wife and child. Despite this, federal agents deported him in March to a notorious prison known for its harsh … Read more

Boston Judge Holds ICE Agent in Contempt for Detaining Defendant During Trial, Sparks Legal and Ethical Debate

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BOSTON — Tensions flared in a Boston courtroom this past week when a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent detained a man during his trial, an act which a local judge has since denounced as a severe interference with judicial proceedings. The suspect, Wilson Martell-Lebron, was taken into custody by ICE agent Brian Sullivan, triggering accusations of due process violation. The incident occurred as Martell-Lebron, who was facing charges of providing false information on his driver’s license application, exited the courtroom. He alleged on his application that he was not Martell-Lebron. In response, Boston … Read more