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Judge Rules Immigrant's Detention Unlawful, ICE Defies Order

2/20/2026

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U.S. District Judge Christine P. O'Hearn in New Jersey ruled Indian immigrant Jagpreet Singh's detention unlawful and ordered ICE to keep him there.
Despite the ruling, ICE transferred Jagpreet Singh to a New York facility, against the court's directive.
The government cites 8 U.S.C. §1225 for mandatory detention, while advocates press 8 U.S.C. §1226 for bond hearings.
Judge O'Hearn notes a trend of courts rejecting the government's stance.

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U.S. District Judge Christine P. O'Hearn in New Jersey ruled Indian immigrant Jagpreet Singh's detention unlawful and ordered ICE to keep him there.
Despite the ruling, ICE transferred Jagpreet Singh to a New York facility, against the court's directive.
The government cites 8 U.S.C. §1225 for mandatory detention, while advocates press 8 U.S.C. §1226 for bond hearings.
Judge O'Hearn notes a trend of courts rejecting the government's stance.