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Judge Slams Trump Admin Over Kilmar Abrego Garcia Deportation
Judge Xinis halted Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s deportation to Liberia, citing weak ICE testimony and uncertain removal paperwork. Costa Rica offered…
Houston Council Weighs Expanding HPD Discretion on ICE Intervention
Letitia Plummer’s draft would let HPD officers sometimes ignore ICE warrants, challenging current practice. The city’s legal review must assess…
Charlotte’s Web operation: DHS reports 370 arrests; mixed response
A five-day federal sweep beginning Nov. 15 yielded over 370 arrests in Charlotte; DHS cites 44 with criminal records. The…
Courts Left with Loose Ends as ICE Detains Criminal Defendants
From January to July 2025, ICE made over 130 arrests in Wisconsin county jails; about 40% involved defendants still awaiting…
The Legal Wrap on ICE Arrests: Perspectives and Constitutional Limits
Legal fights examine whether ICE arrests meet Fourth Amendment standards, stressing that judicial warrants are required for home entries and…
FBI Hacked Signal Group Chats of NYC Immigration Activists
A joint FBI-NYPD report says the FBI accessed a private Signal group used by courtwatch volunteers via a confidential source.…
Kenyan Court Orders Registration for Eritrean and Ethiopian Refugees
The High Court ruled on 18 November 2025 that Kenya must immediately resume registration of Eritrean and Ethiopian asylum seekers,…
Kentucky bill would require formal ICE agreements for police agencies
In early 2025, HB 344 would compel Kentucky cities and counties to sign ICE cooperation agreements, eliminating local sanctuary limits.…