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Ernesto Galarza

American activist (1905–1984)

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Jan 23, 2026
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Which federal court cases have found ICE unlawfully detained U.S. citizens?

Federal courts and settlements have repeatedly held that unlawfully detained citizens in specific cases and contexts, producing a patchwork of wins for plaintiffs and doctrinal rulings limiting detain...

Jan 27, 2026
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How often have federal courts ruled against ICE for detaining citizens mistakenly?

Federal courts have repeatedly ruled against in individual and systemic cases alleging wrongful detention of citizens and lawful residents, including injunctions, consent-decree enforcement and awards...

Jan 18, 2026
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What specific court cases provide binding precedent on wrongful detention of U.S. citizens by ICE?

A small but growing body of federal court rulings has produced enforceable remedies and injunctions against ICE practices that have led to the wrongful detention of U.S. citizens, most prominently the...

Jan 16, 2026

What specific cases of U.S. citizens detained by ICE have resulted in lawsuits or settlements?

A string of reported incidents has produced multiple lawsuits and settlements after U.S. citizens were arrested or held at the direction of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), including a $125,...

Jan 19, 2026

How have courts ruled on ICE detentions of people who later proved U.S. citizenship?

Federal and lower courts have repeatedly found that ICE detentions of people who later proved U.S. citizenship can be unlawful and have awarded relief, while also recognizing limits on remedies and on...