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Wrongful Detention Lawsuits

The use of lawsuits to challenge wrongful detention by ICE and secure release and damages.

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Jan 23, 2026

What legal remedies have families and lawyers pursued for detainees who disappear from ICE databases?

Families and lawyers confronted with detainees who seem to “” from databases have pursued a mix of immediate procedural filings and longer-term civil litigation: and bond motions seeking release, to f...

Jan 16, 2026

What legal remedies exist when ICE refuses to accept clear proof of U.S. citizenship?

When Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) refuses to accept clear proof of U.S. citizenship, immediate steps—asserting citizenship, producing trustworthy documentation, requesting a supervisor, a...