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Immigrants Sue ICE Over Unlawful Re-Detentions in San Diego

11/27/2025

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Three immigrants in San Diego filed a class action against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) alleging unlawful re-detentions after release clearance.
The lawsuit states ICE detained them again without hearings, violating due process.
Chancely Fanfan, a Haitian minister and plaintiff, was arrested after attending a scheduled immigration hearing.
The suit seeks release and an injunction; a federal judge will decide its legality as detentions have risen since October.

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Three immigrants in San Diego filed a class action against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) alleging unlawful re-detentions after release clearance.
The lawsuit states ICE detained them again without hearings, violating due process.
Chancely Fanfan, a Haitian minister and plaintiff, was arrested after attending a scheduled immigration hearing.
The suit seeks release and an injunction; a federal judge will decide its legality as detentions have risen since October.