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Mar 18, 2026

Judges: Hundreds of immigrants jailed illegally in Michigan

Carlos Santodomingo Sánchez came to the United States in 2023 in hopes of finding safety from his homeland’s upheaval. The ex-Venezuelan police officer and self-described “man of the law” checked […]

Feb 5, 2026

Justice Department removes DHS lawyer after judge clash

The U.S. Justice Department has removed a government lawyer from an assignment in Minnesota after she told a federal judge, “This job sucks” and said immigration authorities had failed to […]

Protesters stand outside the migrant detention center dubbed ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ on July 12 at Ochopee, Fla. (Associated Press file)
Aug 20, 2025

Judge dismisses part of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detainee lawsuit, transfers case

A Miami federal judge dismissed part of the Alligator Alcatraz detainee lawsuit and transferred remaining First Amendment claims over attorney access to Florida’s Middle District.

Rana Mourer waves an American flag July 12 outside the ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ migrant detention facility in Ochopee, Fla. (Associated Press)
Aug 6, 2025

Florida plans second immigrant detention facility

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis ‘ administration is apparently preparing to build a second immigration detention center, awarding at least one contract for what’s labeled in state […]


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