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Ensuring Compliance with the ICE Detention Standards: Procedures for Complaints of Noncompliance (U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security document) (3/08)

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Court Denies Federal Officials' Attempt to Evade Responsibility for Medical Neglect that led to Former Immigrant Detainee's Penile Amputation and Death
(Francisco Castaneda v. U.S., 2008 WL 704073 (C.D. Cal. 2008) | Article on website of Public Justice, with links to the complaint and the federal district court's ruling, issued 3/11/08)

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Administration Announces Harsh New Immigration Measures (article) and List of announced measures: "Improving Border Security and Immigration Within Existing Law" (Depts. of Homeland Security & Commerce, 8/10/07)

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Orantes-Hernandez v. Gonzales | News Release
Injunction Upheld: Judge Finds Widespread Abuses in Immigrant Detention: Troubling Evidence That Asylum Seekers' Rights Are Not Respected (Tues., July 31, 2007).  (News release in Spanish.)  (7/31/07)

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U.S. Immigration Detention System: Substandard Conditions of Confinement and Ineffective Oversight (NILC and ACLU of So. Calif.: Presentation prepared for the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights of Migrants, May 3, 2007) (posted 7/17/07)

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Immigration Detention and Removal: A Guide for Detainees and Their Families (Bryan Lonegan and the Immigration Law Unit of the Legal Aid Society) (2/06)

   

Immigrants' Rights Update Articles (back to IRU index)

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Orantes-Hernandez v. Gonzales | Court Upholds Nationwide Injunction of Immigration Detention and Removal Processing Abuses (10/5/07)

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Immigration Costs: The Case of the Two Arellanos (10/5/07)

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Immigration Detention Centers under the Microscope: Recent Reports Reveal Widespread Violations of the National Detention Standards (7/20/07)

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US-VISIT: Technological Fix Ordered by Congress Stymied for Lack of Know-How, Funds (2/20/07)

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Deplorable Immigrant Detention Conditions Detailed (2/20/07)

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Orantes-Hernandez v. Gonzales | DHS seeks to dissolve Orantes permanent injunction in order to use expedited removal against Salvadoran class members (12/22/05)

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Bill authorizing enforcement of immigration law by state and local authorities introduced in Senate (12/22/05) (posted under "Local Law Enforcement Issues")

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Clark v. Martinez | Supreme Court Rules INA Does Not Authorize Indefinite Detention of Inadmissible Immigrants (2/10/05)

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L.A. County to Enter Limited MOU with ICE to Permit Immigration Enforcement at County Jail (2/10/05)

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Orantes-Hernandez v. Ashcroft | District Court Approves Stipulation Clarifying Application of Orantes Injunction to Unaccompanied Minors (11/8/04)

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Hiibel v. Sixth Judicial Dist. Court of Nev., Humboldt Cty. | Supreme Court upholds state law requiring individuals to identify themselves when asked during investigative stop (7/04)

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DHS Issues New Guidance for Treatment of Non–U.S. Citizen Arrestees (5/20/04)

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Homeland Security Enhancement Act Provisions Spark Sharp Disagreement (5/20/04)

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US-VISIT: Policy for Correcting Bad Data Leaves Many Questions Unanswered (5/20/04)

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U.S. ICE to Expand to Denver and Atlanta Districts Its Pilot Project to Detain Immigrants at Immigration Court (4/2/04)

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Benitez v. Wallis | Supreme Court to Consider Legality of Indefinite Detention of Inadmissible Immigrant (2/17/04)

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National Council of La Raza, et al v. Ashcroft | Lawsuit Filed to Enjoin Entry of Immigration Records into FBI's Crime Database (2/17/04 )

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Senate State/Local Immigration Enforcement Bill Goes Further Than House "Clear Act" Bill (12/18/03) (Posted under "Congressional Developments")

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Some Special Registration Requirements Ended, but Program Continues (12/18/03)

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Alabama State Troopers Said to Receive "Clear Authority" in Civil Immigration Enforcement (11/24/03)

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US-VISIT: "Very Risky" Electronic Entry/Exit System Slated for 2004 Debut (11/24/03)

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Deadlines Approaching for Re-Registration under "Call-In" Special Registration Program (10/21/03)

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DOJ and DHS Slow to Address Recommendations Prompted by Mishandling of Post-9/11 Immigration Detainees (10/21/03)

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Armentero v. INS | 9th Circuit Rules That AG and DHS Secretary Are Proper Respondents for Habeas Petition Challenging Immigration Detention (9/4/03)

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CLEAR Act Introduced: Sweeping Legislation Would Require Local Police to Enforce Immigration Law (9/4/03)

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Center for National Security Studies v. U.S. Department of Justice | DC Circuit Rules Government Properly Withheld Names and Information Concerning Post-9/11 Detainees (7/15/03)

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OIG Report Criticizes the Government's Treatment of 9/11 Detainees (7/15/03)

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AG's Precedent Decision Denies Haitian's Release on Bond Based on Generalized National Security Concerns (6/3/03)

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Justice Dept. Order Exempts Crime Database from Accuracy Requirement (6/3/03)

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Supreme Court Upholds Mandatory Detention (6/3/03)

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Policy to Detain Asylum-Seekers and Apprehend Iraqis Announced (4/8/03)

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Rosales-Garcia v. Holland | 6th Circuit Finds Indefinite Detention of Inadmissible Noncitizens Unlawful (4/8/03)

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DOJ Expands "Call-in" Special Registration, Grants Extensions of the Registration Periods for All Groups (2/21/03)

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Seattle Adopts Ordinance Preventing Inquiries on Immigration Status (2/21/03)

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DOJ Expands "Call-In" Special Registration to Additional Nationalities (12/23/02)

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Farm Labor Organizing Committee v. Ohio State Highway Patrol | 6th Circuit Upholds Ruling against Ohio Trooper Who Seized Green Cards (11/22/02)

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Policies to Permit Police to Enforce Immigration Law Could Undermine Public Safety, Violate Civil Rights (11/22/02)

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Reyna-Montoya v. Trominski | Texas District Court Grants Habeas and Certifies Class Challenging Mandatory Detention (11/22/02)

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ABA Publishes New Manuals for INS Detainees (10/21/02)

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INS Issues Notices and Guidance to Implement Special Registration Requirements for Certain Nonimmigrants (10/21/02)

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INS and Florida Enter MOU to Allow State Officers to Enforce Immigration Law (9/10/02)

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Xi v. INS | 9th Circuit Rules Indefinite Detention of Inadmissible Noncitizen Unlawful (9/10/02)

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DOJ Proposes Rules to Monitor Certain Nonimmigrants (7/15/02)

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Demore, District Director, INS v. Kim | Supreme Court to Decide Legality of INS Mandatory Detention (7/15/02)

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INS Restricts Release of Information about Detainees in Nonfederal Institutions (5/30/02)

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Justice Dept. Contemplates Extending Immigration Enforcement Responsibilities to State and Local Agencies (4/12/02)

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Papa v. INS | 9th Circuit Finds Longer Statute of Limitations Applicable in International Law Case (4/12/02)

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Phu Chan Hoang v. Comfort | 10th Circuit Holds Mandatory Detention Unconstitutional (4/12/02)

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In Tracking Down "Absconders," DOJ to Target Nationals of Countries Where Al Queda Is Active (2/28/02)

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INS Reopens Comment Period on Detention Rule for Unaccompanied Minors (2/28/02)

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Patel v. Zemski; Kim v. Ziglar | 3d and 9th Circuits Hold Mandatory Detention Provision Unconstitutional (2/28/02)

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United States v. Arvizu | Supreme Court Upholds Validity of Border Patrol Stop (2/28/02)

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INS Announces Restructuring Plan (12/20/01)

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INS Issues Interim Rule on Detention under Final Removal Orders (12/20/01)

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Justice Dept. Announces Plan to Interview 5,000 Men (12/20/01)

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AG Expands Authority to Segregate Detainees and Monitor Their Communications with Attorneys (11/16/01)

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AG Issues Interim Rule to Expand Use of Automatic Stays of IJ Decisions Ordering Release from Detention (11/16/01)

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Antiterrorism Act Expands Detention and Removal Authority, Benefits Immigrants Hurt by Sept. 11 Events (11/16/01)

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INS Issues Rule Expanding Its Authority to Detain Noncitizens without Charge in Response to WTC and Pentagon Attacks (10/8/01)

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INS Supports World Trade Center Recovery Efforts by Pledging Not to Seek or Use Immigration Information Provided to Local Authorities (10/8/01)

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Zadvydas v. Davis, et al. | Supreme Court Holds That INA Does Not Authorize Indefinite Detention (8/31/01) (posted under "Judicial Review of Immigration Decisions")

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BIA: Respondent Subject to Mandatory Detention Even Where INS Did Not Take Custody at Time of Release from Criminal Incarceration (Matter Of Rojas) (6/29/01)

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ABA Announces INS Detention Standards Implementation Initiative (5/10/01)

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CLINIC Project to Monitor Custody Reviews for Indefinitely Detained Immigrants (2/28/01)

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INS Publishes Rules for Detainees Who Have Been Ordered Removed but Cannot Be Repatriated (2/28/01)

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BIA:  Mandatory Detention Not Applicable to Respondent Released Prior to TPCR's Expiration, Despite Later Conviction and Sentence of Probation (Matter of West) (11/28/00)

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Boz v. U.S. | 11th Circuit Rules IIRIRA Permanent Rules Do Not Preclude Habeas Challenge to Detention under Final Order (11/28/00)

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INS Issues New Detention Standards (11/28/00)

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U.S. v. Montero-Camargo | 9th Circuit Rules Hispanic Appearance Not Proper Factor for Finding "Reasonable Suspicion" to Justify Stop (7/26/00)

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In re Nai Meng Saelee | BIA Has Jurisdiction to Hear Appeals of INS Post-Final Order Custody Findings Even Absent Formal Review Request (4/11/00)

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Matter of Adeniji | BIA Rules on Scope of Application of Mandatory Detention under INA § 236(c) (11/17/99)

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INS Issues Field Guidelines Limiting the Application of Mandatory Detention (8/30/99)

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In re Joseph | Filing for Automatic Stay with IJ Allows INS to Continue Detaining Alien Pending Appeal (6/30/99)

 

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