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Judge Grants Class Action Against Trump's Detention Policy

11/1/2025

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U.S. District Judge Patti Saris granted class action status to a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's migrant detention policy.
The ruling declared the policy unlawful, enabling the ACLU of Massachusetts to represent migrants.
The Boston decision follows a similar ruling in Washington.
Ruben Torres was released on a $2,000 bond after a judge found detention without a bond hearing violated his rights.
Torres had been in custody since October 18.

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U.S. District Judge Patti Saris granted class action status to a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's migrant detention policy.
The ruling declared the policy unlawful, enabling the ACLU of Massachusetts to represent migrants.
The Boston decision follows a similar ruling in Washington.
Ruben Torres was released on a $2,000 bond after a judge found detention without a bond hearing violated his rights.
Torres had been in custody since October 18.