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Kilmar Ábrego Garcia is set to be back in court as he battles deportation to Liberia

Kilmar Ábrego Garcia is set to be back in court as he battles deportation to Liberia

Kilmar Ábrego Garcia is back in federal court as the government keeps trying to deport him

A hearing on Kilmar Ábrego Garcia’s deportation case is abruptly canceled

A hearing on Kilmar Ábrego Garcia’s deportation case is abruptly canceled

Kilmar Ábrego Garcia's deportation saga continues as a federal court hearing in Maryland has been abruptly canceled

ICE Detention Periods Vary Based on Stage of Removal Proceedings, Supreme Court Limits Post-Order Detention

ICE Detention Periods Vary Based on Stage of Removal Proceedings, Supreme Court Limits Post-Order Detention

The duration an individual can be held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) before deportation varies significantly depending on the stage of their removal proceedings. An immigration detainer, which is a request from the Department of Homeland Security for a jail or prison to hold someone briefly, allows for a maximum of 48 hours beyond the time they would otherwise be released, excluding weekends and holidays. This 48-hour limit applies to the jail, not ICE. Once ICE assumes custody, this detainer clock ends. For individuals in ICE custody without a final removal order, there is no fixed end date for detention, as authorized by 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a), though release on bond or conditional parole is possible in some cases. However, 8 U.S.C. § 1226(c) mandates detention for individuals with specific criminal grounds. After a final removal order is issued, a 90-day removal period begins, as per 8 U.S.C. § 1231(a)(1). Detention can extend beyond this 90-day period under § 1231(a)(6) for certain categorie...

Trump administration to assign government lawyers to migrant kids’ cases, worrying advocates

Trump administration to assign government lawyers to migrant kids’ cases, worrying advocates

The Trump administration is creating a team of attorneys to represent children who traveled alone to the United States in immigration proceedings, which critics say would deprive them of having lawyers who aren’t employed by the government and could put them at greater risk of deportation

Former Housemate of Biddeford ICE Shooting Victim Struggles with Loss and Seeks to Rebuild Life

Former Housemate of Biddeford ICE Shooting Victim Struggles with Loss and Seeks to Rebuild Life

Jhonathan Ramirez, a former housemate of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, who was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Biddeford on July 13, is grappling with the profound loss and attempting to rebuild his life. Ramirez was at home when the shooting occurred and witnessed agents taking Durán Guerrero from a car. He and Durán Guerrero, both from Colombia with young children, had settled in Maine seeking a better life and were splitting an apartment. Ramirez's name became inadvertently linked to the incident because the car Durán Guerrero was driving was registered to him, leading to online speculation that Ramirez was the intended target. Ramirez, who has a work permit and no criminal record, denies any wrongdoing and is seeking to clear his name.

Immigrant Celestin Dima Granted Asylum After Two-Year Detention, Highlighting Complexities of U.S. Asylum Process

Immigrant Celestin Dima Granted Asylum After Two-Year Detention, Highlighting Complexities of U.S. Asylum Process

Celestin Dima, an immigrant from Burkina Faso, has been granted asylum in the United States after more than two years in ICE detention. This decision marks a significant reversal for Dima, who had previously been deemed ineligible for asylum under the Biden-era policy known as Circumvention of Lawful Pathways (CLP). The CLP rule prevented individuals who entered the U.S. illegally between ports of entry from qualifying for asylum, pushing them into lesser forms of protection and increasing their vulnerability to deportation. Dima's case was reopened after the CLP rule was struck down in May, leading to his asylum approval on September 23. His attorneys noted that the Department of Homeland Security did not contest his claim during the hearing. This outcome follows a period where Dima was nearly deported to a third country, despite having protections against deportation to his home country where he faced persecution for being gay. The broader legal landscape concerning third-country deportations remains in ...

Delilah Bon Releases Live Album 'Live in Leeds' Following Canceled U.S. Tour, Donating Proceeds to U.S. Charities

Delilah Bon Releases Live Album 'Live in Leeds' Following Canceled U.S. Tour, Donating Proceeds to U.S. Charities

Delilah Bon has released a live album titled 'Live in Leeds,' which captures a performance that became a night of music, community, and solidarity. This release aims to share the experience with her U.S. fanbase, who were unable to attend her previously scheduled U.S. tour. The tour was canceled due to escalating violence surrounding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which led Delilah Bon to believe it was unsafe for her team and fans. The Leeds show itself raised £8,000 for organizations supporting individuals affected by ICE, including The Women’s Foundation of Minnesota, the ACLU, and The Bond Between, which provides resources, legal advice, advocacy, animal rehoming, and support for families impacted by detention and immigration enforcement. The 'Live in Leeds' album continues this fundraising effort, with 100% of digital streams and downloads for the first four weeks following its release being donated to U.S. charities supporting those affected by ICE. Additionally, 25% of the profits from a...

Lao man deported by the US to Eswatini is released after more than a year in prison

Lao man deported by the US to Eswatini is released after more than a year in prison

A Lao man deported by the United States to Eswatini under the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown has been released after more than a year in prison

Trump's deportation push forces dozens of LGBT migrants onto hostile terrain

Trump's deportation push forces dozens of LGBT migrants onto hostile terrain

By Robbie Corey-Boulet, Kristina Cooke, Ngouda Dione and Loucoumane Coulibaly DAKAR, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Two years ago, a mob assaulted Abdou Latifou and threatened to kill him after he was seen kissing the man he loved.

Immigration Judge Rescinds Deportation Order for Kentucky State University Basketball Player

Immigration Judge Rescinds Deportation Order for Kentucky State University Basketball Player

An immigration judge has granted a motion to reopen immigration proceedings and rescind a deportation order for Aminata Seck, a Kentucky State University women’s basketball player from Senegal. Seck was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on August 7 at Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airport while attempting to travel with her team. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated that Seck legally entered the U.S. in 2019 but overstayed her welcome, leading to a removal order a year prior after she failed to appear at an immigration hearing. However, her attorney, Hishem Alsalman, confirmed that the immigration judge found Seck did not receive proper notice of the previous proceedings. Seck, a 26-year-old from Dakar, Senegal, will remain in ICE custody pending her new hearing scheduled for November 26. She was a standout player, named to the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference All-Conference Third Team and awarded the SIAC Women’s Basketball Elite 16 for her academic an...

Ann Arbor Nurse Charged with Federal Misdemeanor for Aiding ICE Detainee's Escape

Ann Arbor Nurse Charged with Federal Misdemeanor for Aiding ICE Detainee's Escape

Chloe Renae Freeman, a 33-year-old nurse from Whitmore Lake, Ann Arbor, is facing a federal misdemeanor charge for allegedly assisting a man without legal status to escape law enforcement custody. The incident occurred at Trinity Health Ann Arbor hospital, where the man was receiving medical treatment for injuries sustained during his arrest by federal immigration agents. According to federal court filings, Ms. Freeman reportedly removed the man's IV drip and guided him to an ambulance entrance, facilitating his escape. She has since voluntarily surrendered to authorities, was released on a $10,000 bond, and is no longer employed by the hospital. As of Friday, federal authorities have not located the escaped patient. This case highlights a growing tension between legal mandates and medical ethics within healthcare facilities, with legal experts anticipating similar situations in the future.

USCIS Clarifies O-1 Visa Media Coverage Requirements for Extraordinary Ability Petitions

USCIS Clarifies O-1 Visa Media Coverage Requirements for Extraordinary Ability Petitions

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has provided clarification on what constitutes qualifying media coverage for O-1 visa petitions, particularly for individuals demonstrating extraordinary ability. The agency emphasizes editorial independence as a core principle, distinguishing between genuine editorial interest and arranged or paid-for content. The strongest evidence is an independent editorial feature where the applicant is the subject, such as a reported profile in a major news or trade outlet. Substantive attributed quotes in major publications and podcast interviews with documented audiences can also qualify. Conversely, press releases, company blog posts, or funding announcements written by the applicant's own team are generally considered weak and often rejected. USCIS does not specify a minimum number of articles, with one strong piece in a well-regarded publication potentially satisfying the criterion. The coverage must be about the individual's background, expertise, and contributi...