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Louisiana Court Allows Indefinite Detention of Nonviolent ICE Detainees

2/14/2026

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A Louisiana court ruling allows the indefinite detention of nonviolent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees without bond, affecting cases like Maher Tarabishi and Leqaa Kordia in North Texas.
Maher Tarabishi, a Jordanian national, has been detained since October 2025, while Leqaa Kordia, a Palestinian woman, was hospitalized after a seizure.
Constitutional law attorney David Coale believes the case may escalate to the Supreme Court.
Hundreds of judges have opposed the Trump administration's immigration policies, citing unlawful detentions.
Advocates note that many detainees face challenges in filing habeas petitions due to lack of awareness or legal representation.

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A Louisiana court ruling allows the indefinite detention of nonviolent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees without bond, affecting cases like Maher Tarabishi and Leqaa Kordia in North Texas.
Maher Tarabishi, a Jordanian national, has been detained since October 2025, while Leqaa Kordia, a Palestinian woman, was hospitalized after a seizure.
Constitutional law attorney David Coale believes the case may escalate to the Supreme Court.
Hundreds of judges have opposed the Trump administration's immigration policies, citing unlawful detentions.
Advocates note that many detainees face challenges in filing habeas petitions due to lack of awareness or legal representation.