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ACLU Challenges Detention of Immigrant Children Without Bond

10/5/2025

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ACLU Challenges Immigrant Detention

The ACLU of Virginia filed a class-action challenging detention of immigrant children without bond hearings, alleging federal-law violations.
It seeks immediate release and a nationwide bond-hearings ruling for four plaintiffs seeking Special Immigrant Juvenile Status.
ACLU attorney Sophia Gregg says labeling them 'arriving noncitizens' denies protections and bond hearings.
Public Citizen filed Hatch Act complaints over shutdown messaging.

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Judge Blocks Migrant Policy

A federal judge blocked the policy of moving underage migrants to adult detention centers when they turn 18, citing a 2021 court order.
The administration reportedly offers $2,500 for voluntary departure to teen migrants.
Another judge blocked deportation of Guatemalan minors for lack of parental reunification proof.
Lawyers say ICE misled shelters about detaining 18-year-olds, signaling rights concerns.

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ACLU Challenges Immigrant Detention

The ACLU of Virginia filed a class-action challenging detention of immigrant children without bond hearings, alleging federal-law violations.
It seeks immediate release and a nationwide bond-hearings ruling for four plaintiffs seeking Special Immigrant Juvenile Status.
ACLU attorney Sophia Gregg says labeling them 'arriving noncitizens' denies protections and bond hearings.
Public Citizen filed Hatch Act complaints over shutdown messaging.

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