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Civil Litigation

The use of civil litigation as a means to challenge unlawful detention and secure accountability from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

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Jan 30, 2026
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What official statements have the family’s attorneys released about the timeline for autopsy and investigatory findings?

Attorneys representing ’s family have publicly released preliminary findings from an independent commissioned by the family and have framed those findings as central to an ongoing civil and criminal i...

Jan 23, 2026
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What legal steps would be required for an allegation like Riley’s to become an official, verifiable investigation or prosecution?

like Riley’s — a person publicly accusing others of serious crimes and institutional failure — must pass through discrete administrative and criminal gates before becoming an verified investigation or...

Feb 4, 2026

Do US citizens have the right to an attorney during ICE detention?

citizens who are mistakenly or unlawfully detained by retain the right to consult with an attorney and to assert their citizenship, but they are not entitled to a government‑appointed lawyer in becaus...

Feb 3, 2026

What legal standards differentiate civil sexual‑abuse findings from criminal convictions in high‑profile cases?

Civil sexual‑abuse findings and criminal convictions are governed by different legal standards: require a lower burden of proof—typically a preponderance of the evidence—seek remedies like money or in...

Jan 16, 2026

What were the consequences for ICE agents who wrongfully deported US citizens during Obama's presidency?

During the Obama years, critics documented a large-scale interior enforcement apparatus that deported hundreds of thousands and produced numerous accounts of wrongful detentions and collateral arrests...