Federal Judge Halts Trump Administration’s "Indiscriminate" Immigration Detentions, Upholding Constitutional Rights

PASADENA, Calif. — A federal judge has directed the Trump administration to halt widespread detentions of individuals believed to be in the United States illegally. This ruling, part of a temporary restraining order issued on Friday, also prevents immigration officials from blocking individuals’ access to legal counsel. The lawsuit that triggered this directive was brought forth by three immigrants detained at a bus stop in Pasadena while searching for work, alongside two U.S. citizens. Notably, at least one of the citizens presented identification but was still held. U.S. District Judge Maame Frimpong underscored the temporary … Read more

Federal Judge Halts Controversial Immigration Raids in Los Angeles, Citing Violation of Constitutional Rights

A federal judge in Los Angeles has issued two temporary restraining orders aimed at curtailing aggressive immigration enforcement tactics employed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The decision, made on Friday, comes following a lawsuit filed by a coalition of immigrant rights organizations, legal advocates, and affected community members, who charged that DHS, particularly its Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) unit, has been conducting racially biased raids and unlawfully detaining individuals while denying them access to legal assistance in substandard conditions. The first order prohibits immigration officers from detaining individuals without reasonable suspicion and … Read more

Federal Judge Poised to Curb Controversial Immigration Raids in LA, Citing Community Impact and Legal Rights

Los Angeles, California — A federal judge hinted Thursday at a ruling that could require the Trump administration to cease what advocates describe as unlawful detention and arrests, actions purportedly instilling fear in local immigrant communities and impacting the economy. The anticipated final decision is set to be announced Friday, amid ongoing legal challenges against the administration’s mass deportation strategy. The case stems from a lawsuit initiated last week by various immigrant rights organizations, which argues that federal agents are unlawfully detaining individuals without probable cause and incarcerating many in harsh conditions without access to … Read more

Tehum Care Services Emerges from Bankruptcy with Unprecedented Settlement Plan, Offering Claimants a Path to Assert Rights

Houston, Texas — Tehum Care Services Inc., a healthcare provider for inmates, has received court approval to emerge from bankruptcy through a unique personal injury settlement. This reorganization enables claimants, including incarcerated individuals, to opt out of a $75 million settlement and pursue potentially larger awards for alleged inadequate medical care in state courts. The decision allows numerous claimants, particularly those pursuing personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits, to maintain their legal rights against Tehum’s parent company, Corizon Health Inc., and affiliate YesCare Corp. This marks a significant shift from the typical Texas Two-Step legal … Read more