October 27, 2026
A group of immigrants asked a D.C. federal judge to certify a nationwide class of detainees whose personal property was not returned upon their release, arguing the practice violates their right against unreasonable government searches and seizures.
October 13, 2026
Former ICE detainees are accusing the agency in a new class action of routinely keeping passports, work permits, driver's licenses and other belongings seized in detentions long after their owners have been released, alleging that the "de facto policy" has cost jobs, housing and the ability to move freely.