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Judge Extends Order Ensuring Immigrant Detainee Rights

3/27/2026

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A federal judge extended an order requiring U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to let detained immigrants contact attorneys within one hour of detention.
The order also bars transferring detainees out of state for 72 hours.
U.S. District Judge Nancy Brasel stressed due process and noted ICE historically obstructed detainee communication.
Officials say compliance has improved, but local lawyers report ongoing difficulties contacting clients and obtaining case information.

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A federal judge extended an order requiring U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to let detained immigrants contact attorneys within one hour of detention.
The order also bars transferring detainees out of state for 72 hours.
U.S. District Judge Nancy Brasel stressed due process and noted ICE historically obstructed detainee communication.
Officials say compliance has improved, but local lawyers report ongoing difficulties contacting clients and obtaining case information.